Businesses will be considered ‘aware’ of data breaches under GDPR when their data processors notice the breach
Businesses that outsource the processing of personal data to other companies will be said to be aware of data breaches […]
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European Parliament’s LIBE Committee Approves Amended ePrivacy Regulation
On October 19, 2017, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs narrowly voted to approve an […]
EU Commission Releases Report on First Annual Review of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework
On October 18, 2017, the EU Commission released its report and accompanying working document on the first annual review of […]
Europe’s new privacy regime: What’s an ad tech company to do?
There’s no question the GDPR has anyone who’s paying attention “on their feet.” Talk to any privacy consultant or vendor […]
WP29 releases draft breach notification guidelines
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation imposes stricter obligations on data controllers and processors to ensure the security of personal […]
What’s new in the WP29 guidelines on DPIAs?
The Article 29 Working Party has published this week its “last revised” guidelines on data protection impact assessments and determining […]
US seeks input into Data Commissioner’s Facebook case
US government lawyers have said it is critically important its views are taken into account when the High Court finalises […]
Guidelines to Data Protection Impact Assessment
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a useful tool that can help organizations to understand the risks related to processed […]
ePrivacy – An Outlook on a New Framework
Electronic devices are no longer a luxury; for most, electronic devices are imperative for daily tasks. We rely on digital technologies […]
How to comply with provisions on joint controllers under the GDPR
The concept of joint controllers in EU law, in contrast to a distinction between controllers and processors, has not been […]
MEPs push for stronger data protection by EU institutions and agencies
Civil Liberties MEPs on Thursday passed amendments to new EU rules on the processing of personal data by the EU […]
EU DPAs will issue GDPR draft guidance and analysis of EU-US Privacy Shield soon
The first joint annual review of the Privacy Shield is underway and the European Commission is preparing its report to […]