Privacy in 2017: A year in review
A year ago on this blog, while reflecting on the year in privacy for 2016, I wrapped things up by […]
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Under the GDPR, does processing personal data “in the public interest” include “function creep”?
What finer way to send blog readers on their happy way to the end of year’s festivities but to pose […]
Tech industry slams data watchdogs over damning privacy shield report
A major technology industry association has lashed out at national data protection regulators for a critical report on the EU’s […]
When cultures collide: the debate we’re not having on data privacy
As governments around the world re-evaluate their privacy regimes, an emerging issue for every CIO is changes to data privacy […]
Engineering for Privacy Requires Standards
Common sense guidelines and standards are needed to help engineers create products that respect privacy and give users the rights […]
It’s Time to Tax Companies for Using Our Personal Data
Companies are making a fortune by using personal data gleaned from the internet. They would barely notice a 1 percent […]
All EU bodies must follow same data protection rules, Parliament insists
The new data protection rules for EU institutions, bodies and agencies must cover all EU bodies to ensure strong and […]
Seen a Data Protection Officer Post? Consider carefully before applying…
It seems that my recent post on Data Protection Officer vacancies not being GDPR compliant within Higher Education has garnered […]
GDPR is a business opportunity, says Belgian minister
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation should not be viewed only as a compliance issue, says Belgium’s minister for privacy. […]
Caught between Sanctions and Data Protection— What is a Company to Do?
Many companies have found themselves in an awkward position with respect to compliance with trade sanctions and data protection legislation. […]
Buttarelli on setting the stage for an EU Digital Regulator
The nature of the digital economy is as such that it will force the creation of multi-competent supervisory authorities sooner […]
Is it possible to choose your lead supervisory authority under the GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation regulates cross-border processing of personal data. For many organizations, identifying their lead supervisory authority (LSA), […]