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January 21, 2022

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.

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January 19, 2022

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.

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January 5, 2022

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

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January 4, 2022

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.

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January 1, 2022

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’).

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December 26, 2021

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.

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December 15, 2021

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.

December 14, 2021

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.

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December 10, 2021

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.

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December 10, 2021

Artificial Intelligence Act: EU Council aims to simplify use of mass biometric surveillance by law enforcement

The Council of the EU wants to make it possible for private actors to operate mass biometric surveillance systems on behalf of police forces.

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December 6, 2021

EU warns adtech giants over ‘legal tricks’ as it moots changes to centralize privacy oversight

The European Commission has given its clearest signal yet that it’s prepared to intervene over weak enforcement of the EU’s data protection rules against big tech.