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February 1, 2022

Prime Minister pledges Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape

A new ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill will be brought forward by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to mark the two-year anniversary of Getting Brexit Done.

January 26, 2022

Global data experts fire up UK’s plans to promote free flow of data

World’s best data experts form government council on international data transfers.

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January 21, 2022

Google calls for a secure ‘data transfer framework’ between the US and EU

The tech giant wants government agencies to establish new rules for data transfers between nations.

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January 19, 2022

Belgian Data Protection Authority Clarifies Key Rules on Biometric Data Processing

The recommendation provides guidance on how to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when processing biometric data.

German flag waves in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin. The flag displays horizontal stripes of black, red, and gold. The building's facade shows intricate sculptures and the inscription "DEM DEUTSCHEN VOLKE." The sky is cloudy.

January 1, 2022

German DPA Guidelines Impose Strict Limitations on Cookies

The German Data Protection Conference (DSK) issued guidance on the Federal Act on the Regulation of Data Protection and Privacy in Telecommunications and Telemedia (‘TTDSG’).

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December 26, 2021

EU Parliament Gives Green Light to Digital Markets Act

On December 15, 2021, the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposal for a Digital Markets Act (DMA), ahead of negotiations with the Council of the European Union.

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December 15, 2021

Huge fines and a ban on default passwords in new UK law

New rules are introduced to make internet-connected home devices less likely to be hacked.

December 14, 2021

UK Government Says Clearview Owes It $23 Million For Violating Privacy Laws

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has announced its provisional intent to impose a potential fine of just over £17 million ($23 million USD) on Clearview AI.