All Legal & Regulation articles – Page 24
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NewsBiden names cybersecurity and privacy chiefs
US President Joe Biden’s choices as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and director of national intelligence (DNI) say they will make bolstering the country’s cybersecurity a priority.
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News‘Stretched’ Irish DPC pleaded for more resources, document reveals
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland reportedly asked the government for more staff, financing and a reorganised structure ahead of October’s Budget
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AnalysisMiddle East Focus: Dubai International Finance Centre’s 2020 Data Protection Law
While nations across the world battled the COVID-19 pandemic last summer, Dubai International Finance Centre managed to issue a new data protection law. PrivSec Report takes a closer look at the legislation and its significance in the region
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BlogUK online harms proposals – follow my lead?
The UK Government finally published its much-delayed response to the Online Harms White Paper just before Christmas. It received little attention due to COVID-19 and Brexit. Julian Hayes and Michael Drury analyse the far-reaching impact of the proposals.
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NewsBA facing potential ‘£800m’ lawsuit over data breach
British Airways (BA) is potentially facing the largest privacy class-action lawsuit in UK history over its mass customer data breach that affected 400,000 people, according to a law firm involved.
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ebookLegally sound consent management- everything you need to know
Classification, checklists and practical tips for the correct approach to cookies and other web technologies.
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NewsFive Eyes network warns ePrivacy directive change will make online child abuse easier
The intelligence-sharing network Five Eyes has reportedly warned that changes to the European Union’s ePrivacy directive will hamper efforts to combat online child abuse.
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NewsICO welcomes the free flow of personal data from the EU and EEA to the UK for six months under trade agreement
The trade deal announced last week between the European Union and United Kingdom has been welcomed by the Information Commissioner.
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WebinarNew Data Protection Risks of the Schrems II Ruling
Since the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling which invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield scheme, organisations have faced the dilemma of trying to understand how to transfer data outside the European Economic Area in a defensible manner and without facing regulatory sanctions.
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NewsUK Online Safety Bill may have implications for freedom of expression and privacy, says digital rights Group
The UK Online Safety Bill may have “implications for freedom of expression and privacy” as private messaging may fall within the scope of the regulatory framework, a digital rights group has warned.
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ReportThe data protection and privacy trends to watch out for in 2021
PrivSec Report looks forward to the new year and what it could mean for the privacy and data protection worlds.
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NewsFacebook to transfer legal oversight of UK users’ data from EU to US post-Brexit
Facebook will be “transferring legal responsibilities and obligations” for UK users from Facebook Ireland to its California headquarters.
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WebinarHow to become an information governance leader
This conversation will explore governance options that enhance your data protection strategy and help meet privacy and other regulatory requirements to reduce risk.
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NewsGoogle and Amazon fined a combined €135 million in France over cookie consent breaches
Google and Amazon have been fined a combined €135million by the French data protection regulator for breaches relating to the use of cookies.
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SponsoredThe importance of training: an interview with Lawpilots CEO Philipp v. Bülow
Remote working, rising cyber-crime and increased data protection regulation mean that it has never been more important to ensure your staff are well-trained. In this Q&A, Philipp v. Bülow of Lawpilots explains what a good training programme should include.
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NewsNew UK digital markets watchdog could impose data requirements on powerful tech companies
A proposed new UK regulatory regime to promote competition in digital markets could impose data interoperability and access requirements on big tech companies, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has suggested.
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WebinarPractical Steps for Building a De-Risked Compliant Data Inventory
Today, every company’s data is a valuable asset, which has led to a tendency to keep data “just in case we need it later.” Companies are now collecting, storing, and managing vast amounts of data without understanding where it all lives. This major blind spot creates significant privacy and security risks.
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NewsEnd-to-end encryption should not apply to children’s accounts, Commissioner says
End-to-end encryption of electronic communications should not apply to children’s accounts, the Children’s Commissioner in the UK has said.
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VideoShaping the Future of Data Privacy - Upcoming Global Regulations in 2021
This year has been a major one for regulatory change, with major changes in the US, Brazil and the UAE.
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VideoTechnical Innovation and Virtual Public Service Delivery
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated developments in how clinical services are delivered.
