Prime Minister pledges Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
A new ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill will be brought forward by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to mark the two-year anniversary of Getting Brexit Done.
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Global data experts fire up UK’s plans to promote free flow of data
World’s best data experts form government council on international data transfers.
Google aims to improve spotty enforcement of children’s ads policy
Google said this week it would immediately improve enforcement of an age-sensitive ad policy.
Google calls for a secure ‘data transfer framework’ between the US and EU
The tech giant wants government agencies to establish new rules for data transfers between nations.
Belgian Data Protection Authority Clarifies Key Rules on Biometric Data Processing
The recommendation provides guidance on how to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when processing biometric data.
Patreon subs in sterling or euros open GDPR legal liability
Patreon subs in sterling or euros open GDPR legal liability even if you’ve got no other EU legal presence
European Privacy and Antitrust Regulators Join Forces on Corporate Data
Companies are bracing for more regulatory scrutiny in 2022 as U.K. and European Union watchdogs in antitrust and data privacy collaborate.
German DPA Guidelines Impose Strict Limitations on Cookies
The German Data Protection Conference (DSK) issued guidance on the Federal Act on the Regulation of Data Protection and Privacy in Telecommunications and Telemedia (‘TTDSG’).
EU Parliament Gives Green Light to Digital Markets Act
On December 15, 2021, the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposal for a Digital Markets Act (DMA), ahead of negotiations with the Council of the European Union.
Huge fines and a ban on default passwords in new UK law
New rules are introduced to make internet-connected home devices less likely to be hacked.
UK Government Says Clearview Owes It $23 Million For Violating Privacy Laws
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has announced its provisional intent to impose a potential fine of just over £17 million ($23 million USD) on Clearview AI.
Irish Regulator Pushed for ‘Monetisation of Personal Data’ In Data Protection Guidelines, Documents Reveal
The Irish Data Protection Authority pushed for a liberal interpretation of data protection law that would favour social media companies.