Facebook faces mounting scrutiny
The Facebook-Cambridge Analytica story continues to expand as the number of those affected by the data sharing kerfuffle now reportedly […]
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Factsheet on Issues Between Proposed ePrivacy Regulation and the GDPR
On March 20, 2018, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (“CIPL”) at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP issued a factsheet outlining […]
Major blockchain group says Europe should exempt Bitcoin from new data privacy rule
Since people can store personal data in blockchains, the technology could fall under the purview of the upcoming European change […]
Privacy regulators in hotseat over future of ‘fundamental’ website owners list
The internet is at risk of becoming fragmented if online databases that show who owns websites are shut down after […]
What Does the EU’s GDPR Mean for Blockchain?
Generally we know that blockchain technology underpins cryptocurrencies, and there are many organizations using the technology for a myriad of […]
Is California on its way to going for ‘adequacy?’
EU cross-border transfers of personal data are highly regulated. Existing restrictions are designed to ensure that the level of protection […]
Will the GDPR violate Israeli sovereignty?
Privacy professionals are repeatedly struggling with understanding the potential global reach of the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Here is […]
Are you ready for the new records of processing activities requirements?
Under the GDPR, instead of providing notifications to the DPA, organisations will need to maintain their own internal documentation, and […]
Right to be forgotten and employees
If employer receives a “right to be forgotten” request from an employee do he have to honor it? Not necessarily. […]
UK’s DPA issues guidance on business to business marketing
UK’s dat aprotection authority – Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – has issued a guidance on business to business (B2B) marketing. […]
Facebook Isn’t Telling the Whole Story About Stopping Partnering With Data Brokers
The company publicly announced last week that it was shutting down its Partner Categories program to “help improve people’s privacy […]
U.S. Department of Commerce Posts Update of Actions to Support the Privacy Shield Frameworks
On March 26, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce posted an update on the actions it has taken between January […]