Privacy regulators and their many hats
National data protection authorities seem to get the most attention when they impose fines and penalties for violations of data […]
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Bulgarian DPA introduces 10-step action plan for GDPR implementation
In the light of the upcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) implementation in May 2018, the Bulgarian Personal […]
Did the WP29 misinterpret the GDPR on automated decision-making?
When the European Union’s data protection authorities last month released their draft guidelines interpreting the General Data Protection Regulation’s sections […]
What Will Data Protection Officers Be Liable For in Italy?
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies that process large amounts of sensitive personal data or consistently monitor data […]
EDPS wants centralised regulator with muscle to police firms
EU lawmakers should create a new, centralised data protection authority to oversee investigations of privacy breaches that affect more than […]
Cybersecurity And GDPR: Where We Are Heading?
The European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is leading to a change culture, which will increase not only data protection […]
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about DPO but never dared to ask
As the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) approaches, more and more companies are assessing whether […]
ICO issues more GDPR guidance and confirms that BCRs will continue
The guidance, issued on 21 November, puts together information about guidance previously issued by the ICO, and links to guidance […]
EU privacy regulators set up task force to liaise on Uber hack probes
European Union privacy regulators said on Wednesday they had set up a task force to coordinate national investigations into ride-hailing […]
IAB Europe presents industry consent mechanism for meeting challenges under the GDPR
IAB Europe presented a new technical standard to support the digital advertising ecosystem in meeting requirements relating to user consent […]
ENISA publishes report on European Data Protection Certification mechanisms
ENISA publishes a report destined to familiarise data protection experts with the terminology of certification and to clarify concepts which […]
What’s wrong with WP29 guidelines on personal breach notification under GDPR?
Article 29 Working Party has published guidance on GDPR breach notification requirements to supervisory authorities and data subjects. It builds […]