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December 10, 2021

Irish Regulator Pushed for ‘Monetisation of Personal Data’ In Data Protection Guidelines, Documents Reveal

The Irish Data Protection Authority pushed for a liberal interpretation of data protection law that would favour social media companies.

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November 18, 2021

Some clarification for EU data transfers on the horizon

The European Commission’s Bruno Gencarelli offers some clarity and updates on the state of EU data transfers at the IAPP Data Protection Congress 2021.

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October 6, 2021

How to Find ‘Stalkerware’ on Your Devices

These spyware apps record your conversations, location and everything you type, all while camouflaged as a calculator or calendar.

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September 7, 2021

Latest bits on privacy and cybersecurity #10

Collection of articles, documents and research on data privacy and cyber-security that caught my eye.

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July 31, 2021

EDPB Publishes Guidelines on Codes of Conduct for Data Transfers

European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published draft guidelines on codes of conduct for personal data transfers for consultation.

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June 29, 2021

CNIL releases draft recommendation on retention of traceability data

France’s data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés, launched a public debate over its draft recommendation relating to terms of retention and use of data logs.

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June 15, 2021

Census releases guidelines for controversial privacy tool

the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday announced guidelines for how a controversial statistical method will be applied to the numbers used for drawing congressional and legislative districts.

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May 24, 2021

Talking to Kids About Privacy: Advice from a Panel of International Experts

Now more than ever, as kids spend much of their lives online to learn, explore, play, and connect, it is essential to ensure their knowledge and understanding of online safety and privacy keeps pace.

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May 21, 2021

MEPs call for clear guidelines on transfer of data to the US

After the EU court rejected an earlier framework for data transfers to the US, EU authorities should set clear rules in line with the Court’s findings, MEPs say.

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March 26, 2021

EDPB Releases Guidelines on Virtual Voice Assistants

On March 12, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published its Guidelines 01/2021 on Virtual Voice Assistants (VVA) for consultation.

March 12, 2021

Gaps remain in industry guidelines for email-based identity tech

Some say the proposed guidance from its biggest trade group could have gone further in advising companies on how to gain people’s consent while complying with privacy regulations.