Advertising Association calls for ‘deep alignment’ of European data protection post-Brexit
The Advertising Association has unfurled its colours to the mast of continued ‘deep alignment’ between the UK and Europe on […]
Legislation
GDPR and the evolution of data protection
How did we get to GDPR? This timeline looks at how data protection laws have evolved in recent decades, and […]
The time for ePrivacy is now
Parliament has done everything it can to ensure that the existing level of protection from the ePrivacy directive is not […]
On the perils of ‘consent’ when it comes to collecting children’s data
Special events involving children are often highly sought after by children and their parents alike. Especially those that involve going […]
Companies Seek Ways to Hold On to Customer Data Under New EU Privacy Law
Paying for data and offering better prices and loyalty points are among the ways they’re hoping to convince consumers. A […]
GDPR: how can I email data securely to comply with the new regulations?
Robert is often required to email sensitive data. Is there a secure way of doing so in view of the […]
GDPR Compliance: We’ve Only Just Begun
Complying with the GDPR is a marathon, not a sprint. You’re an in-house lawyer for a company with significant European […]
The Next Cold War Is Here, and It’s All About Data
The General Data Protection Regulation coming to Europe this spring emphasizes how different societies value personal data and privacy. Combatants […]
US President signs overseas data access bill into law
The House of Representatives has approved a piece of legislation (PDF) that makes it easier for law enforcement to get […]
Falque-Pierrotin: We understand GDPR is a learning curve
“Even if you’re not finished [preparing for the GDPR] on the 25th,” Falque-Pierrotin said, “this is not a problem. This […]
UK watchdog wants disclosure rules for political ads on social media
The UK’s data protection agency will push for increased transparency into how personal data flows between digital platforms to ensure […]
GDPR: Collective Actions Under the Privacy Banner
As application of the European Union’s (EU’s) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 1 quickly approaches, the enforcement authority of the […]