French Supervisory Authority Releases Strict Guidance on the Use of Facial Recognition Technology at Airports
On October 9, 2020, the French Supervisory Authority (CNIL) issued guidance on the use of facial recognition technology for identity […]
Legislation
China unveils first law on personal data protection
As home to the world’s most online users, China on Tuesday unveiled its highly anticipated draft law on personal data […]
FTC Issues New Guidance on Artificial Intelligence Technology
In the latest piece to come out of the FTC’s new focus on emerging technologies, the FTC Bureau of Consumer […]
Africa to harmonise laws for data protection
Nigeria and other African nations have developed a framework that would harmonise laws on data protection and digital economy across […]
California Attorney General Releases New Proposed Modifications to California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations
The California Attorney General proposed a third set of modifications to the recently enacted California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations. […]
Turkish data localization rules in effect for social media companies
On Oct. 1, 2020, amendments to the Regulation of Internet Broadcasts and Prevention of Crimes Committed through Such Broadcasts (Law […]
‘US is falling behind and needs a strong privacy law’ says Microsoft
The US has fallen behind the rest of the world on privacy and data protection and urgently needs new laws, […]
EU nations call for ‘soft law solutions’ in future Artificial Intelligence regulation
Fourteen EU countries have set out their position on the future regulation of Artificial Intelligence, urging the European Commission to […]
EDPB Adopts Guidelines on Relevant and Reasoned Objection under Article 60 of the GDPR
During its 39th plenary session on October 8, 2020, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted guidelines on relevant and […]
ICO Launches Consultation on Its Draft Statutory Guidance
On October 1, 2020, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) launched a public consultation on its draft Statutory Guidance. The […]
Making or Facilitating Ransomware Payments May Violate U.S. Sanctions
On October 1, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published an advisory that highlights the […]
The EU’s Timetable for Dismantling End-to-End Encryption
Lobbying of “lawful access” to end-to-end encrypted services has moved from the U.S. to the European Union—where advocates for anti-encryption […]