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Certain types of personal data are very valuable to criminals, and can be very damaging to an individual or business if it falls into the wrong hands. As the world becomes more digital and more connected, more of this sort of data is generated and passed between various sources on a regular basis.

 

Government regulations and supervisory authorities aren’t just about keeping irresponsible parties in line. They also provide vital security guidance to every type of organization that handles sensitive personal, business or government information.

 

Data protection regulations also ensure that the end user has a transparent view of and a say in the processing of personal data. These safeguards play a significant role in everything from the preservation of civil rights to ensuring that democratic institutions function properly.

 

Some types of personal data are clear candidates for regulation: medical records, banking information, national ID numbers and so on. But some of these regulations also cover items that might seem relatively innocuous at first glance: home addresses, email addresses, website profile information and so on. For example, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has stipulations about anything that is unique to an individual to include phone numbers and social media accounts. People have varying levels of privacy preference with these items, but they are often protected by regulation because they can be used for targeted scams and attempts at identity theft.

 

Given that regulations often take the size and customer count of businesses into consideration in terms of penalties and the scope of protection of personal data, compliance is particularly important for enterprise-scale organizations. You do not necessarily have to have an active business presence in a country or region; simply storing data on or moving it through servers there may subject you to their data protection rules.

 

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New Data Protection Rules From Chinese Government Targeted Squarely at Limiting Power of Tech Giants

April 27, 2021
China’s data protection rules are now being strengthened in a way that seems to be aimed specifically at limiting the power of tech giants.
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Global Privacy Regulations Are Changing: What Advertisers Need To Know Cross Markets

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In recent months, the global privacy landscape has begun to shift. Several countries have started to draft and implement sweeping national privacy regulations, including China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). What do advertisers need to know?
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Google and Facebook Hit With Fines Over “Dark Patterns”, Allegedly Misleading Users Into Cookie Consent

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Tech giants are facing hefty fines after France's CNIL ruled that their cookie consent processes were too confusing and difficult. Central to the case was the use of "dark patterns" by each site.
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The CCPA “Moving Target” One Month Before Privacy Enforcement Begins

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With the CCPA enforcement deadline only a month away, Chief Privacy Officers are still grappling with significant uncertainties about what exactly the law requires.
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A Definitive Guide on Patents for Entrepreneurs and Inventors

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Often, it might be a complex thing for entrepreneurs and inventors to understand and navigate the patent process. What are the technicalities of the intellectual property process?
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A New Era of Privacy – Why Regulations like the GDPR Are Actually a Good Thing for Your Business

January 16, 2019
The GDPR has been in effect for a few months now, and it’s safe to say most businesses are familiar with it by now. It’s also likely a safe bet that at least a few view it as an inconvenience. Truth is, it’s anything but. From a business perspective, privacy regulations are one of the best things that could possibly exist - here’s why.
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Could GDPR Consent String Fraud Bring Down the Whole Ad Tech Ecosystem?

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Some ad tech vendors appear to be engaging in a form GDPR consent string fraud by knowingly tampering with the consent information found in a publisher’s consent string, in order to give them the ability to deliver personalized ads.
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Anticipating CCPA Litigation in 2020: Steps to Take Now

January 15, 2020
How could companies best prepare themselves to face potential CCPA litigation following a data security incident and protect against data breach claims seeking exorbitant statutory penalties?
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Facebook Anticipating Legal Action From Data Leak, EU Digital Privacy Group Preparing Mass Action Lawsuit

April 26, 2021
The first signs of legal action against Facebook over the recent data leak have appeared, as an EU digital privacy group has announced plans to take the social media giant to court in Ireland.
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Coronavirus Adds an Extra Layer of Challenge to Collection and Handling of Health Data Under the GDPR

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