Legal proceedings to start following EU citizens’ immigration data access controversy
EU citizens have to launch a legal case against a law which stops people from gaining access to immigration data […]
UK
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 […]
CCPA: How will new privacy law impact trade with America?
You wait years for data privacy regulations to catch up with current data processing requirements and then, like buses, two […]
Draft Brexit Data Protection Regulations would undermine adequacy determination for the UK
One thing can be certain following the recent Brexit Parliamentary shenanigans. The UK will eventually choose from: (a) a hard […]
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 […]
ICO consults on its proposed Freedom of Information strategy
The ICO continues to promote the reform of access to information legislation so it remains fit for purpose. Later this […]
Parliament fails to approve the EU Withdrawal Agreement: Data protection implications
On 25 November 2018 the UK Government and the EU agreed a draft withdrawal agreement which set out the terms […]
UK government gives advice to online businesses in case of no-deal Brexit
The UK government has issued guidance for online businesses and service providers on how to operate in the European Economic […]
Irish Data Protection Advisory Releases Guidance on Data Consequences following ‘No Deal Brexit’
Guidance on what should happen with transfers of personal data to and from the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, following […]
GDPR May Add Up To $8.8B Marriott’s Data Breach Expenses
Marriott data breach is under investigation in several countries, where the hotel and resorts giant has a presence. In the […]
Cambridge Analytica’s parent pleads guilty to breaking UK data law
Cambridge Analytica’s parent company, SCL Elections, has been fined £15,000 in a UK court after pleading guilty to failing to […]
The UK will have to renegotiate data protection relationships with EEA countries
UK government says that at the end of the transitional period, the EEA agreement will no longer be applicable and […]