UK gets data flows deal from EU — for now
The U.K.’s digital businesses can breathe a sigh of relief today as the European Commission has officially signed off on data adequacy for the (now) third country, post-Brexit.
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Europe’s Data Law Is Broken, Departing Privacy Chief Warns
The European Union’s “GDPR” privacy law suffers from “massive flaws” and endless infighting, according to one of the bloc’s top regulators.
Apple’s Cook says proposed EU tech rules threaten security of iPhones
Apple boss Tim Cook took aim on Wednesday at proposed European rules aimed at curbing the power of U.S. tech giants, saying they could pose security and privacy risks to iPhones.
EU-US data transfer deal still work in progress, despite new alliance
U.S. President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have put pen to paper on the establishment of a new EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council, pledging to foster greater synergies in areas including artificial intelligence, green tech, and security.
The EU has introduced a new ‘digital’ ID
The European Commission wants to develop an app that would contain the digital version of your identity card.
European Privacy Ruling Could Mean More Scrutiny of Companies
Europe’s top court is set to rule on whether national regulators can reach across borders.
EU takes legal action against Germany after tussle between courts
Brussels says German court ruling contradicting ECJ sets ‘dangerous precedent’ for integrity of EU law.
UK, EU investigate Facebook over data breach
Market competition regulators from Britain and the European Union (EU) have launched investigations into Facebook’s use of data.
EU Commission publishes new Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)
the Commission issued modernised standard contractual clauses under the GDPR for data transfers from controllers or processors in the EU/EEA (or otherwise subject to the GDPR) to controllers or processors established outside the EU/EEA (and not subject to the GDPR).
Europe to US: Pass new laws if you want a data-transfer deal
Věra Jourová says new rules are needed to limit the bulk collection of Europeans’ data.
More safeguards in revamped EU data transfer tools, EU justice chief says
The European Commission will on Friday adopt revamped data transfer tools with more legal and privacy safeguards to allow companies to transfer Europeans’ data securely around the world.
TikTok Given EU Deadline Over Child Safety Concerns
TikTok, the Chinese-owned video-sharing app, was given one month by European Union regulators and consumer protection watchdogs to address concerns over the safety of children’s data on the platform.