General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Providers in the mobility space take note.

The Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate, Andmekaitse Inspektsioon, conducted a short term vehicle rental sweep that could be important in light of a declared

Continue Reading What Can Estonia’s Short Term Vehicle Rental Sweep Teach Us About California?

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has fined Meta €1.2 billion.

What, however, did the commission say in the case about using Art 49 derogations for transfers to the U.S.?

An overview:

Continue Reading Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, Meta and Art 49 Derogations: An Overview

The European Parliament has voted against a U.S. adequacy decision under the proposed EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

Why?

  • Bulk collection: The framework still allows for bulk collection of personal data
Continue Reading European Parliament Says No to Personal Data Transfers With US Under Current Rules

Why is the new noyb action against websites and data brokers regarding cookie-based authentication important for compliance with the new U.S. privacy laws?

Because they set out to equivocally confirm

Continue Reading To Best Comply With US Privacy Laws, It Can Be Helpful to Look to Europe

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued a long-awaited opinion on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.

Here are some key takeaways:

The Commercial Part:

  • The scope of the exemptions
Continue Reading EDPB Issues Opinion on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework: Key Takeaways

If you are a GDPR-compliant company, does that mean you can start doing business in the United States with no additional thoughts about privacy?

As Simon Cowell says: “It’s a

Continue Reading What Does the EU-US “Draftequacy” Decision Mean for Companies Right Now?

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has submitted comments to FTC Rulemaking on commercial surveillance.

Here are some key takeaways.

IOT devices:

  • It is important that data from the Internet
Continue Reading What Did the EDPS Have to Say About FTC Rulemaking on Commercial Surveillance?

You need a data retention plan. No really.

And not just in the European Union. In California too.

Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) has fined messaging platform

Continue Reading Make Sure You Have a Good Data Retention Plan. You Need It.