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Google to Pay Record €50 Million GDPR Fines as CNIL Draws Lines in the Sand

January 30, 2019

Google received €50 million in GDPR fines from French regulator CNIL for failing to adequately inform users about their data collection practices, and not giving users enough control over how their information is used. What are the lessons learnt? Read More

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Data Protection News

GDPR Amber Alert: Only Two Countries Fully Prepared

February 21, 2018

Less than 100 days to go, and so far only two European countries have adapted their laws to be ready for GDPR. While the GDPR aims to harmonize rules across the European Union and to benefit companies to deal with just one law, many member states are eyeing possible exemptions as they change their national laws. Read More

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Data Protection Insights

GDPR – Key Facts for Political Parties, NGOs and Community Organizations

December 12, 2017

The GDPR legislation, which is being implemented across the European Union next May, will have far-reaching implications for how political parties, NGOs and any community organization interfacing with the general public operates. Here’s a nine step checklist to help your community-facing organization get into shape. Read More

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Data Protection Insights

GDPR Derogations and How to Prepare for Member State Variation

September 29, 2017

While one of the primary goals of the GDPR is to harmonize data protection laws across the EU, there are over 50 provisions, which allow GDPR derogations by Member States. Read More

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Data Protection News

What You Need To Know About the GDPR Complaints Against Top Streaming Companies

January 28, 2019

Citing a potential violation of the GDPR, privacy activist Max Schrems and his digital rights nonprofit organization noyb have filed GDPR complaints against eight major streaming companies, including YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, Apple and Amazon. Read More

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Data Protection Insights

Emerging Trends: What to Expect From Privacy Laws in 2020

January 29, 2020

With data privacy laws becoming a focus for many global and U.S. state governments in 2019, this year will prove to be challenging for companies as they attempt to comply with the many regulations pertaining to the personal data of customers. Read More

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Data Protection News

GDPR Subverted by Cookie Consent Tools, Study Reveals

January 27, 2020

New study suggests that many websites are navigating around GDPR by tailoring the design of their cookie consent tools and using dark patterns to provide a misleading veneer of a consent agreement. Read More

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Data Protection Insights

Overhaul of European Union GDPR – An Asian Perspective (Part I)

April 19, 2016

The General Data Protection Regulation is the first comprehensive overhaul of European Union data protection rules in 20 years. This two-part article will examine the GDPR’s impact on businesses in Asia, with a focus on territorial scope, controller and processor obligations, and international data transfers. Read More

Data Protection Insights

Direct Marketing Under the GDPR: Consent vs Legitimate Interests

May 25, 2018

Out of all six legal bases for processing offered by the GDPR, consent and legitimate interests are the legal bases most likely to be relied upon to justify direct marketing. Where the direct marketing involves electronic communications, however, is where things get muddy. Read More

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Data Protection Resources

Are You Ready to Report on GDPR Compliance?

September 7, 2018

Many regulators prefer voluntary GDPR compliance, but are prepared to back that up with tough action when required. This is why your reporting must be ‘regulator ready’. Read More

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