Malicious botnets responsible for 40% of global login attempts
In the fourth quarter of 2017, a spike in the use of botnets for credential abuse was noted as 7.3 […]
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GDPR: Transparency and privacy notices
Perhaps the most common privacy practice followed globally is the familiar “notice and choice” paradigm, which typically involves a statement […]
WP29 brings Binding Corporate Rules in line with the GDPR
On February 6, 2018, the Article 29 Working Party (WP29) adopted updated guidelines on Binding Corporate Rules (“ BCRs “), […]
Google updates “right to be forgotten” transparency report
In May 2014, in a landmark ruling, the European Court of Justice established the “right to be forgotten,” or more […]
GDPR: What Does It Mean To Be “Established” In The EU?
The GDPR purports to apply to companies that process data “in the context of the activities of an establishment . […]
Privacy Compliance Software Buyer’s Guide
Privacy Compliance Software is a key tool for organisations with operations across multiple jurisdictions, extensive privacy programs, or complex, high […]
Consent needed for electronic marketing
Speaking at the Direct Marketing Association’s (DMA) conference on 23 February, Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, said that whilst the details […]
Ireland’s DPA Clarifies Role and Appointment of DPOs
The DPC recommends that all organisations who will be required by the GDPR to appoint a DPO should do this […]
Can India’s Biometric Identity Program Aadhaar Be Fixed?
The Supreme Court of India has commenced final hearings in the long-standing challenge to India’s massive biometric identity apparatus, Aadhaar. […]
US Supreme Court hears arguments in United States v. Microsoft
Today, the United States Supreme Court hears arguments in a case with major implications for the privacy profession. The dispute […]
Luxembourg DPA Publishes Data Breach Reporting Form
On February 12, 2018, the Luxembourg data protection authority ( Commission nationale pour la protection des donées , “CNPD”) published […]
Marketers don’t expect the sky to fall with GDPR
Much uncertainty swirls around the General Data Protection Regulation, with enforcement looming on May 25. While marketers understandably fret over […]