Japan considers applying domestic privacy rules to global tech giants
A communications ministry panel says Japan should consider a legal revision so it can impose “secrecy of communications” rules on […]
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Russian Government Presses Twitter, Facebook Over Data-Storage Law
Russia’s communications watchdog has opened administrative proceedings against the U.S. social-media sites Twitter and Facebook for allegedly failing to comply […]
Will the GDPR incite sectoral codes of conduct?
The EU General Data Protection Regulation has given a new impetus to codes of conduct. According to Article 40, “Associations […]
Tim Cook demands a way for users to delete their personal data
The Apple CEO wants the FTC to set up a data-broker clearinghouse so people can see the data that companies […]
UK trade sector risks GDPR fines over poor data disposal
UK businesses in the trade sector are risking GDPR fines for failing to wipe data from old IT equipment, a […]
Home Affairs plays down encryption law fears and promises to help industry cover costs
The UK home affairs department has sought to allay concerns about encryption legislation rushed through parliament at the end of […]
New European Electronic Communications Code means the application of the ePrivacy Directive to OTTs
The ePrivacy Directive (formally ‘Directive 2002/58/EC’) establishes specific rules on privacy for the electronic communications sector, such as limiting the […]
Australia’s anti-encryption collision with GDPR sub-processing
On Dec. 6, Australia passed a surprising law with a global impact on privacy. The new law requires any Australian […]
Companies should get ‘meaningful consent’ for user data, privacy watchdog says
New guidelines come into effect Jan. 1, give guidance for private sector companies’ use of Canadians’ personal information, but no […]
GDPR Will Pick Up Momentum In 2019
Data protection authorities (DPAs) across Europe have their hands full fielding an influx of inbound grievances. The number of data […]
Department of Commerce Updates Privacy Shield FAQs to Clarify Applicability to UK Personal Data
On December 20, 2018, the Department of Commerce updated its frequently asked questions on the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield […]
Apple chief calls for laws to tackle ‘shadow economy’ of data firms
Apple’s chief executive has called for regulation to tackle the “shadow economy” of data brokers – intermediaries who trade in […]