Scope of rules on profiling not confined to solely automated processing
Laws that place restrictions on the ‘profiling’ of individuals do not just apply to data processing completed entirely automatically, EU […]
Legislation
Holes in Australia’s privacy law
While Australia’s privacy law has made a good start in encouraging better security hygiene, it may not go far enough […]
Small businesses at risk of being overwhelmed by data protection burden
With eight months until the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), the countdown is well and truly on […]
The government’s report on AI doesn’t recommend regulating it
The review of artificial intelligence argues a new AI council should be created but it wouldn’t be in charge of […]
Data protection and digital single market struggle to combine in Europe
Given the extraordinary boom of the digital economy, Europeans’ data protection should be a priority, according to Director General for […]
Businesses will be considered ‘aware’ of data breaches under GDPR when their data processors notice the breach
Businesses that outsource the processing of personal data to other companies will be said to be aware of data breaches […]
European Parliament’s LIBE Committee Approves Amended ePrivacy Regulation
On October 19, 2017, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs narrowly voted to approve an […]
Europe’s new privacy regime: What’s an ad tech company to do?
There’s no question the GDPR has anyone who’s paying attention “on their feet.” Talk to any privacy consultant or vendor […]
What’s new in the WP29 guidelines on DPIAs?
The Article 29 Working Party has published this week its “last revised” guidelines on data protection impact assessments and determining […]
Australian DPA seeks comments on data breach notification guidelines
The Office of the Australian Information and Privacy Commissioner has published draft resources for the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, asking […]
Guidelines to Data Protection Impact Assessment
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a useful tool that can help organizations to understand the risks related to processed […]
ePrivacy – An Outlook on a New Framework
Electronic devices are no longer a luxury; for most, electronic devices are imperative for daily tasks. We rely on digital technologies […]