GDPR consent and fair processing
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April 2016 which comes into force in May 2018, will […]
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Industry Watchdog Reminds Advertisers of the Importance of Transparency and Choice
Two digital advertising companies, Adbrain and Exponential Interactive, were cited in recent decisions by the Better Business Bureau’s Online Interest-Based […]
Sonos says users must accept new privacy policy or devices may “cease to function”
The sound system maker will not allow existing customers to opt-out of the new privacy policy. Source: Sonos says users […]
Consent is not the ‘silver bullet’ for GDPR compliance
So let’s be clear. Consent is one way to comply with the GDPR, but it’s not the only way. Source: […]
Ireland to set ‘digital age of consent’ at 13
Ireland is required to harmonise its laws with a European directive on data protection. Source: Cabinet agrees to set ‘digital […]
Evidon Launches Consent Platform As The Clock Ticks Down On GDPR
Evidon rolled out a platform to help companies comply with the consent requirements of GDPR, which go into effect next […]
Will The Consent Collected Before GDPR Still Be Valid?
The “Guide on the Application of the European Personal Data Protection Regulation” published by the Italian DPA states, in the […]
CIPL Issues Recommendations for Implementing Transparency, Consent and Legitimate Interest under the GDPR
Recently, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (“CIPL”) at Hunton & Williams LLP issued a white paper on Recommendations for […]
Data watchdogs called on to clarify organisations duties on consent under GDPR
Data protection authorities have been called on to clarify what organisations need to do to remain compliant when seeking to […]
New ePrivacy Rules will Transform Consent — But How?
Some time ago the European Commission published draft of so called ePrivacy Regulation. They acknowledged that cookie consent requirements required […]
Telefonica Gives Consumers Control Over Some Data
Telefónica in Germany has announced a partnership with U.K. firm People.io to power an app in which the telco giant’s […]
Recent ICO guidances and feedback requests on GDPR
Recently UK Information Commissioner Office published several GDPR guidances and requests for public feedback.