All Policy & Research articles – Page 3
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FeatureMeet the expert: Dean Hogarth to speak at PrivSec London
We are delighted to reveal that Privacy and Data Protection practitioner, Dean Hogarth will be speaking at PrivSec London, next week.
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NewsThis EU Court Case Could Expand the GDPR’s ‘Automated Decision-Making’ Rules
Next Thursday, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will hear an important case about “automated decision-making” under the GDPR.
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FeatureIrish DPC to Challenge Fellow Regulators in Court Over ‘Problematic’ Direction
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) released details of investigations into two Meta companies on Wednesday, which will change the way the companies target ads. The decisions conclude complaints that were first lodged in May 2018.
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Feature5 Privacy Stories You Might Have Missed Over the Break
Many privacy professionals will be returning to work today after a week or two off. Here are five interesting privacy-related stories you might have missed.
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FeatureAustralia’s Cybersecurity Problem: Is Under-Recruitment to Blame?
Australia suffered two major cyberattacks in October, compromising the personal information of around 14 million people in total. A recent Reuters report suggests that under-recruitment of cybersecurity professionals could be partly to blame.
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FeatureEU Digital Services Act: The Importance of Staying Informed on Upcoming Regulations
With data protection, security and other governance risk and compliance responsibilities growing increasingly complex and demanding, some businesses might not have much time to consider their obligations around content moderation.
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FeatureUS ‘AI Bill of Rights’: Why You Should Care About This Non-Binding Guidance
AI regulation is arguably lagging behind the advancement of technology. But many jurisdictions are developing laws and guidance that will affect how automated systems—which can include anything from HR software to fraud-screening products—are developed and used.
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NewsFirst CCPA Settlement: Actually, You DO Sell Personal Information
Enforcement of California’s comprehensive privacy law began in earnest on Wednesday as the state’s attorney general (AG) Rob Bonta announced a $1.2 million settlement with French cosmetics chain Sephora.
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FeatureRisk and Resilience in a Dynamic Environment
Effective risk and resiliency within an organization is arguably the heart and soul of success.
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EventPrivSec New York 2022
PrivSec New York 2022 is where privacy and security meet for an intensive two-day conference on 7th & 8th November, Javits Center, New York.
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FeatureMax Schrems on the EU-US Data Transfer Saga, ‘Hate Mail’, and His Next Court Case
Max Schrems is honorary chairman at the European Centre for Digital Rights, or “noyb” (None of Your Business). Schrems is best known for his landmark court cases against Facebook, which brought down two international data transfer agreements between the EU and the US.
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NewsZero trust devices growing in popularity despite industry challenges
New research finds that more organisations are turning to zero trust for device access, but adoption rates are being held back by implementation challenges.
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VideoSanctions and Counter-Sanctions: Limits, scenarios, and impact of the use of Cryptocurrencies in the enforcement of both. Russia-Ukraine case
In the presentation we are going to describe how we should no longer only be concerned about Sanctions lists, but also about measures against these, to the extent that these countermeasures can be positive (inclusion in other lists) or negative (blocking statutes). In addition to that, it will also be addressed how enforcement is possible when payments are made through Crypto.
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VideoThe POPIA and Cookie Compliance
Most businesses use cookies and other tracking technologies to raise ad revenues, target prospective customers, or maintain their websites and apps. In Europe, the U.S., and several other regions, cookies have become a major compliance concern for legal teams.
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NewsIrish Regulator Submits Draft Decision on Instagram’s Use of Children’s Data
The Irish data regulator has submitted a draft decision about Instagram’s user registration process to other EU data protection authorities, bringing the total number of Irish decisions regarding Meta (formerly Facebook) companies to three.
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NewsDigging Into the Privacy Sandbox: ICO’s Opinion on AdTech Developments
Online advertising is undergoing some major changes, including Google’s planned phase-out of third-party cookies. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published an opinion outlining its “privacy expectations” in respect of the new adtech ecosystem.
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NewsData decision gap could undermine economic recovery
Nine in ten global organizations struggle with data despite increased focus during pandemic, research finds.
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NewsESG World Forum to follow on from COP26
ESG World Forum is to take place in the wake of COP26, building on topics discussed at the global summit now underway in Glasgow, UK.
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VideoAI Regulation: Stifling Innovation or Not Going Far Enough?
There are a number of ongoing discussions surrounding whether AI can be trustwortthy or that now is the time to harmonise AI principles, but what does regulation mean for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?
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ReportA Report on the Colorado Privacy Act
The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) was signed into law on 8 July 2021. The CPA is the third comprehensive state privacy law in the U.S., following the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (CPDA).
