CNIL publishes guidance for data processors
On 29 September 2017, the French Data Protection Authority (the CNIL) released a guide for data processors on implementing the […]
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Website privacy notices are too vague and generally inadequate
Organisations need to be more open, honest and transparent in their online privacy notices about how they handle people’s personal […]
CIPL Responds to CNIL and Irish DPC on Transparency and Data Transfers under the GDPR
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP (“CIPL”) recently submitted responses to the Irish Data Protection […]
Data breach guidance to influence market practice around the terms of data processing contracts
Technology suppliers could be forced to contractually commit themselves to much shorter deadlines for reporting data breaches to their clients […]
New law on personal data processing by employers in Poland
To adjust Polish law to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation, the Ministry of Digitalization has prepared drafts […]
Facebook Risks EU-Wide Privacy Fights After Setback at Top Court
Facebook could be in the firing line of data privacy regulators across the European Union if the bloc’s top court […]
Encrypted file sharing tool puts emphasis on usability, sharing
When discussing his product, Tresorit Co-Founder & Head of Product Gyorgy Szilagyi kept reiterating the importance of usability. That’s because […]
US Begins Collecting Social Media Information from Immigrants
U.S. officials are now permitted to collect usernames and other social media information from all immigrants seeking to enter the […]
Surveillance, big data and open data: UN Privacy Agenda
Governments must not release any personal data under open data schemes unless privacy safeguards are “bulletproof”, a UN expert on […]
Why BCR are the future of global data flows
On October 3 rd , 2017, the Irish High Court issued a decision to refer questions on the adequacy of […]
WP29 releases guidelines on administrative fines under the GDPR
The EU’s Article 29 Working Party on Friday published the final guidelines on the application and setting of administrative fines under […]
Advertisers say that responsible data collection is possible
Responsible data collection is possible – and it’s good for businesses and consumers alike, says Will Carty, the Network Advertising Initiative’s […]