Data dealers accused of GDPR failings
Data law regulators in Europe have been called upon to look into a potential data breach case, with brokers, credit […]
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Sen. Mark Warner on breaking up Facebook and Congress’ plan to regulate tech
For the past two years, Silicon Valley has faced a reckoning in Congress, but there’s been no matching push for […]
Australian bill spells trouble for data privacy around the world
ech companies, start-ups and digital consumer rights groups has locked horns with the Australian government over its proposed anti-data encryption […]
Will Google+ be the final push US Congress needs to pass restrictions on data use?
Congress held a hearing a few weeks ago in response to news that Google kept secret a flaw that exposed […]
Dangerous loophole to the GDPR in the ePrivacy proposal
Is tracking an essential element of every internet service financed by ads? By allowing service providers to install advertising cookies […]
Sensitive personal data in HR functions: climbing the ladder of legal bases
The GDPR’s entry into force has forced HR teams across the US and EU to re-evaluate the ways in which […]
Privacy International published Data Protection Guide
“Keys to Data Protection” has been developed by Privacy International to help organisations and activists fight for better data protection standards across the globe. The […]
Ukraine adopts GDPR harmonisation Draft Law
The Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights (‘the Commissioner’) issued, on 23 October 2018, a draft law (‘the Draft Law’), […]
US Draft Bill Imposes Steep Penalties and Expands FTC’s Authority to Regulate Privacy
On November 1, 2018, Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) released a draft bill, the Consumer Data Protection Act , that seeks […]
What’s subject to a DPIA under the GDPR?
Under the European Data Protection Regulation, data protection impact assessments are required when data processing is “likely to result in […]
Why DPOs should understand EU Copyright Law
DPOs are responsible for other EU data protection laws besides just the General Data Protection Regulation, including at least parts […]
GDPR Spurring Legal Reforms in South America With New Legislation in Brazil
The impact of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) extends far beyond an organization’s European operations. On Aug. 14, 2018, […]