Article 5(3) of the EU ePrivacy Directive (ePD) requires consent for tracking cookies (unless exceptions apply). Although this rule is best known as the reason behind ‘cookie’ banners, it is technology neutral and applies to...more
1/18/2024
/ Consent ,
Cookies ,
Draft Guidance ,
EU ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Internet of Things ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Web Tracking
On July 4, 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a ruling in the case involving Meta Platforms Inc., Meta Platforms Ireland, and Facebook Deutschland (Meta). The judgement explores the intersection of...more
7/12/2023
/ Competition ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Digital Marketplace ,
EU ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Facebook ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Metaverse ,
National Competent Authorities (NCA) ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Online Platforms ,
Privacy Laws ,
Social Networks
At the end of June, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published its Recommendations (Recs) on Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs). Among other things, the Recs require existing and in process BCRs to:
- Incorporate...more
7/7/2023
/ Audits ,
BCRs ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Schrems I & Schrems II
2022 was yet another eventful year in terms of GDPR compliance. The continued evolution of the enforcement landscape, with increasing number of sanctions and individuals exercising their rights required time and attention...more
1/30/2023
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Assessment ,
Sanctions ,
UK