One of the questions we’ve most commonly been asked in recent months is “does the GDPR mean we have to get fresh consents from our entire marketing database?” In many (indeed, perhaps most) cases, the answer is “no” – though the explanation for this is not all that straightforward, and so the confusion here is […]
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The General Data Protection Regulation provides individuals with a variety of rights to enforce against organizations that are processing their personal data. These rights allow individuals to have control over, and place limits on, the collection, use and disclosure of their data. Source: Considerations for operationalizing data-subject rights under GDPR
Two digital advertising companies, Adbrain and Exponential Interactive, were cited in recent decisions by the Better Business Bureau’s Online Interest-Based Advertising Accountability Program (OIBAAP) for not complying with the online advertising industry’s requirements for interest-based advertising (IBA), the practice of tracking users across time and services to build interest profiles on them in order to […]
The sound system maker will not allow existing customers to opt-out of the new privacy policy. Source: Sonos says users must accept new privacy policy or devices may “cease to function” | ZDNet
Ireland is required to harmonise its laws with a European directive on data protection. Source: Cabinet agrees to set ‘digital age of consent’ at 13
Evidon rolled out a platform to help companies comply with the consent requirements of GDPR, which go into effect next May 25, and with the proposed ePrivacy regulations (also known as the Cookie Law), which would require sites and apps to obtain consent and disclose which technologies they use. Source: Evidon Launches Consent Platform As […]
Recently, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (“CIPL”) at Hunton & Williams LLP issued a white paper on Recommendations for Implementing Transparency, Consent and Legitimate Interest under the GDPR (the “White Paper”). The White Paper sets forth guidance and recommendations on the key concepts of transparency, consent and legitimate interest under the EU General Data […]
Telefónica in Germany has announced a partnership with U.K. firm People.io to power an app in which the telco giant’s customers can control some of their data. The app for customers to manage data, branded as O2 Get, is now part of Telefónica’s O2Germany app portfolio for Apple and Android devices. It will be promoted […]
Microsoft breaches the Dutch data protection law by processing personal data of people that use the Windows 10 operating system on their computers. This is the conclusion of the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) after its investigation of Windows 10 Home and Pro. Source: Dutch DPA: Microsoft breaches data protection law with Windows 10 | […]
In order to be legally compliant with data protection law, an employer must have a “lawful basis” or justifiable reason to process an employee’s personal data. Source: Employment Update: To Consent or Not to Consent? Fingerprint Clocking-in at Work Mason Hayes Curran