The European Data Protection Supervisor weighs the impact of the COVID-19 on future data protection strategy and fundamental rights.
“Covid-19 is a game changer. Thinking about the EDPS’ strategy for the next five years, we...more
Coronavirus and Data Protection guidance from the Catalan Data Protection Authority:
•Under Articles 6.1.(e) and 9.2.(i) GDPR, health authorities may share health data when this is needed for reasons of public interest in...more
The Czech Republic’s Data Protection Authority, Urad pro Ochranu Osobnich Udaju, provides its guidance on GDPR and COVID-19:
•Public health authorities are authorized to process personal data to the extent and for the...more
After many data protection authorities (in the European Union and beyond) provided guidance and FAQ's on the relationship between COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and data protection laws (e.g. GDPR), the European Data Protection Board...more
Coronavirus and GDPR – the Belgian authority weighs in:
•Public health is paramount and prevention and the right to privacy are not incompatible.
•Follow the instructions of the competent authorities so that all measures...more
Coronavirus and GDPR , the Spanish AEPD weighs in:
•Data protection should not be used to hinder or limit the effectiveness of the measures taken by authorities in the fight against the pandemic.
•Consent may not be...more
The California Attorney General has published a third draft of the California Consumer Privacy Act regulations-
Key takeaways:
Removes example indicating IP addresses may not be personal information in certain...more
France’s Data Processing Authority CNIL weighs in on Coronavirus and GDPR.
Employers should NOT:
•Collect in a systematic and generalized manner, or through individual inquiries and requests, information relating to the...more
Tell me, don’t sell me, the GDPR version.
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has imposed a fine of 525,000 euros on tennis association KNLTB for selling personal data without proper consent....more
The European Data Protection Board has published draft guidelines for public comment on the data protection aspects of connected vehicles.
Key takeaways:
The Relevant Players-
Non exhaustive list of stakeholders: vehicle...more
2/12/2020
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The California Office of the Attorney General has published proposed amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) draft regulations. The amendments are open for public comment until 5 pm PT on Feb. 24, 2020....more
2/11/2020
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Speak to me in algorithms.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued a letter on the appropriateness of the GDPR as a legal framework to protect citizens from unfair algorithms....more
1.Yes, CCPA can apply to you even if you have no physical presence in California.
2.Yes, if you have done some GDPR compliance you are in better shape for CCPA.
3.No, your GDPR compliance work is NOT sufficient for CCPA...more
The California Consumer Privacy Act has significant implications for Chief Marketing Officers. Here are some important principles CMOs should keep in mind when planning compliance efforts, included in my recent presentation...more
Here are some key points for employers to keep in mind related to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which were included in my presentation to a recent meeting of Fox Rothschild’s Labor & Employment Practice...more
“In California we are rebalancing the power dynamic by putting power back in the hands of consumers. I encourage all Californians to take a moment to understand their new rights and exercise these rights to take control of...more
On the sixth day of CCPA the California Senate Health Committee gave to me … a HIPAA carve-out.
AB 713, reported favorably by the California Senate Health Committee, would expand the exemption related to HIPAA and medical...more
The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) announced that its web- and app-based tools are expected to go live on Jan. 1, 2020, as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) takes effect.
The web-based tool will enable...more
The United Kingdom's Information Commissioner's Office has issued, for public consultation, draft guidance on the right of access under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Key takeaways:
To Prepare for a Data...more
“Perhaps the more urgent need is to share ideas, instead of rushing to share people’s data,” writes European Data Protection Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiórowski.
“More than ever, there is a need to illuminate new paths for...more
The Belgian data protection authority has published for public consultation its priorities for 2019-2025....more
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released the title and summary for the CCPA 2.0 ballot initiative, the California Privacy Rights Act....more
In a statement of its priorities over the next year, French data privacy regulator CNIL emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to data protection regulation....more
How compliant is that cookie in the window?
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) carried out a check on approximately 175 websites of web shops, municipalities and media, among other things, to determine whether they...more
Alastair Mactaggart, the proponent of the "CCPA 2.0" ballot initiative in California, has submitted to the Office of the Attorney General a revised version of the proposed "California Privacy Rights Act" (CPRA) that he hopes...more
12/11/2019
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