Legislation

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November 6, 2020

German Presidency charts new COVID19 ‘metadata’ rules in leaked ePrivacy text

The German EU Council presidency is seeking to permit the processing of metadata in online communications for ‘monitoring epidemics’ or […]

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November 5, 2020

California Voters Approve Reworking of Landmark Consumer Privacy Law

California voters have approved a ballot measure, Proposition 24, known as the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA). Referred […]

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November 5, 2020

EU finance ministers call for GDPR clarity as they back greater info-sharing to tackle money laundering

EU finance ministers are calling for clarity on data protection rules as they seek to harmonise anti money laundering regulations […]

November 5, 2020

Portland, Maine Votes to Add Teeth to Ban on Facial Recognition

Voters in Portland, Maine passed a ballot initiative that strengthens the city’s ban on the use of facial recognition by […]

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November 5, 2020

Data protection scofflaws failed to pay £2m or 68% of fines from UK watchdog

Scofflaws have failed to pay nearly £2m in fines handed out by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office over the past […]

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November 3, 2020

New privacy rights considered by Australian Attorney General in wide-ranging review

The Attorney General has published the terms of reference for a review of Australia’s Privacy Act, following concerns raised by […]

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October 27, 2020

EU parliament backs tighter rules on behavioural ads

The EU parliament has backed a call for tighter regulations on behavioral ads (aka microtargeting) in favor of less intrusive, […]

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October 26, 2020

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 […]

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October 26, 2020

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 […]

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October 26, 2020

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 […]

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October 26, 2020

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 […]

October 26, 2020

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. […]

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Legislation

German Presidency charts new COVID19 ‘metadata’ rules in leaked ePrivacy text

California Voters Approve Reworking of Landmark Consumer Privacy Law

Portland, Maine Votes to Add Teeth to Ban on Facial Recognition

New privacy rights considered by Australian Attorney General in wide-ranging review

EU parliament backs tighter rules on behavioural ads

French Supervisory Authority Releases Strict Guidance on the Use of Facial Recognition Technology at Airports

China unveils first law on personal data protection

FTC Issues New Guidance on Artificial Intelligence Technology

Africa to harmonise laws for data protection

California Attorney General Releases New Proposed Modifications to California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations

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