Why Is America So Far Behind Europe on Digital Privacy?
Americans have been far too vulnerable for far too long when they venture online. It’s taken more than a decade […]
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The EU Cybersecurity Act Introduces Certifications and the New Cybersecurity Agency
On June 27, 2019, the EU Regulation on Information and Communication Technology (Cybersecurity Act or Act) became effective introducing, for […]
German Bundestag approves 2nd German Data Protection Adaptation Act
On 28 June 2019, the German Bundestag passed the 2nd German Data Protection Act (“2nd DSAnpUG”) which will amongst other […]
New rules for biometric EU identity and residence cards given final approval
The European Union’s Council has approved new rules for biometric fingerprint and photo security features of identity and residence cards, […]
Pressure mounts on patchwork data privacy laws across US states
Enterprise resistance to tightening data privacy standards is increasing in the US, as states develop their own online data protection […]
Facebook and Google could be forced to tell you how much your data is worth under new US legislation
Tech companies like Facebook and Google could be forced to reveal how much individual users’ data is worth to them […]
Navigating Privacy and Data Security Issues in Mergers, Acquisitions and Other Transactions
This article discusses how legal frameworks involving U.S. federal and state law, the EU General Data Protection Regulation, antitrust law […]
Draft data protection law submitted to Parliament of Georgia
The State Inspector presented the legislative proposal to the Parliament of Georgia aimed at bringing the Georgia’s personal data protection […]
The Data Behind Internet of Things: Threats, Ethics, and Regulation
The Internet of Things (IoT) allows devices, such as cars, lights, video cameras, and personal assistants like Amazon Alexa, to […]
Consumer contract law in the age of data
As part of its 2015 Digital Single Market Strategy, the European Commission proposed modernising the rules applicable to sales of […]
Portugal adopts draft law implementing GDPR
On 14 June 2019 Assembly of the Portugal had approved law implementing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Draft Law […]
Hungarian GDPR amendments act enters into force
On 26 April 2019, the Act XXXIV of 2019 on the Legislative Amendments Implementing the European Union Data Protection Reform […]