On 16 January 2025, in an open statement and letter, the UK Information Commissioner, John Edwards, responded to the December 2024 letter from the UK Prime Minister, the Chancellor, and the Business Secretary....more
The CNIL has published its strategic plan for the period of 2025-2028. This is typical of the CNIL, who regularly inform its stakeholders of its priorities....more
1/23/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
CNIL ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
France ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Minors ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws
As expected in the data privacy and digital space, 2024 shaped up to be a year full of guidance, consultations, regulatory focus areas and legislative updates. Artificial Intelligence (AI) remained a hot topic with...more
1/15/2025
/ Adtech ,
Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cookies ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EMEA ,
EU ,
International Data Transfers ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
UK
On 6 November 2024, the ICO published an outcomes report on AI tools in recruitment (the “Report”). This Report follows consensual audit engagements carried out by the ICO with developers and providers of AI tools to be used...more
12/5/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Audits ,
Compliance ,
Data Controller ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Information Reports ,
Machine Learning ,
Privacy Laws ,
Recruitment Policies ,
Security and Privacy Controls
As the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games (the “Games”) turn onto the final straight, the Games have yet again captured widespread global attention, on and off the track. With over 15.3 million visitors in Paris...more
9/4/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cameras ,
CNIL ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
France ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Olympics ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Public Property ,
Security and Privacy Controls ,
Security Cameras
The pace of new EU law continues unabated, with IoT, cyber security and digital services being key areas of activity. The BCLP Data Privacy & Security team is tracking EU law developments relevant to data and cyber security....more
A few days ago, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) published its first draft guidelines for the use of AI systems in the form of "AI How-To Sheets" with the aim to “help professionals reconcile innovation with...more
On 18 August 2023, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published draft guidance on biometric recognition (the “Draft Guidance”) for public consultation. The Draft Guidance explains how data protection law...more
9/11/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information ,
Consultation ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) ,
Draft Guidance ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy-By-Design ,
UK ,
UK GDPR ,
UK ICO