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December 29, 2020

Irish murderer appeals conviction on grounds of EU data law breach

Phone data helped clinch murder conviction for Graham Dwyer in 2015 but he may go free.

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December 25, 2020

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity Publishes a Draft Certification Scheme for Cloud Services

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) published a draft scheme for cloud services

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December 25, 2020

Brexit Deal Keeps EU-UK Data Flows Open as Parties Pursue Mutual Adequacy

EU Commission and UK officials announced they reached a deal on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Deal will allow for the continued free flow of personal data for up to six months.

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December 22, 2020

EDPB Publishes Its 2021-2023 Strategy

the European Data Protection Board released its 2021-2023 Strategy. read this article to learn more.

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December 22, 2020

European Union Implements Changes to Export Control Rules

The EU has updated its export control rules for dual-use items. read this article to learn more.

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December 22, 2020

Senate Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on the Invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and the Future of Transatlantic Data Flows

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a hearing on the Invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and the Future of Transatlantic Data Flows.

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December 21, 2020

New EU-U.S. data transfer pact not any time soon

Companies hoping the EU and the new U.S. administration will soon strike a new transatlantic data transfer pact to replace one struck down by a court will probably have to wait months for any result.