What A29WP requires for Privacy Shield and when they want it?
At its 113th plenary meeting held on Nov. 28, 2017, in Brussels, the Article 29 Data Protection Working Party adopted […]
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UK Information Commissioner Publishes Advice on BCR Applications under the GDPR
On November 20, 2017, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published an article on its blog containing advice on applications […]
Responding to subject access requests
There’s nothing like a data subject access request to force an inter-departmental huddle. For U.S.-based DPOs, the exercise may feel […]
Mandatory data breach notification coming to Australia
Mandatory data breach notification (MDBN) becomes law in Australia on 22 February 2018. This is a high-impact development requiring businesses […]
UK Government launches consultation on Investigatory Powers Act
UK government seeks views from the public on the amendments proposed to the communications data regime, and the draft communications […]
Bulgarian DPA introduces 10-step action plan for GDPR implementation
In the light of the upcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) implementation in May 2018, the Bulgarian Personal […]
Data breach law proposed by US Senate members
The new bill, called the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, was introduced in the wake of reports that Uber […]
New Zealand’s DPA issues guidance on security cameras and drones
As the festive and holiday season fast approaches, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner has produced a new guidance resource […]
Did the WP29 misinterpret the GDPR on automated decision-making?
When the European Union’s data protection authorities last month released their draft guidelines interpreting the General Data Protection Regulation’s sections […]
What Will Data Protection Officers Be Liable For in Italy?
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies that process large amounts of sensitive personal data or consistently monitor data […]
EDPS wants centralised regulator with muscle to police firms
EU lawmakers should create a new, centralised data protection authority to oversee investigations of privacy breaches that affect more than […]
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about DPO but never dared to ask
As the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) approaches, more and more companies are assessing whether […]