Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Having agreed to a data adequacy agreement in principle in July 2022, the UK government has now brought the Data Protection (Adequacy) (Republic of Korea) Regulations 2022 before Parliament. The Regulations are expected to come into force on December 19,2022. DCMS’ press release on the adequacy decision can be read here.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

. “The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today announced the conclusion to an inquiry into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL), data controller of the “Facebook” social media network, imposing a fine of €265 million and a range of corrective measures.” ” reads the DPC’s press release.

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Data Protection Report

MARCH 24, 2022

These measures would give users of “main social media firms” more control over who can interact with them and the type of content users see (see the Government’s press release of 25 February 2022 ). This includes social media platforms and other platforms enabling users to publish or share UGC (e.g. a blogging website).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2023

Italy’s data protection agency is temporarily blocking the popular chatbot ChatGPT due to a possible violation of the European data privacy regulation. ” reads the press release published the Authority. ” continues the press release. An inquiry into the facts of the case was initiated as well.”

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

October 12, 2023, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) announced a €600,000 fine for mass media company Groupe Canal+ for failing to comply with its commercial prospecting obligations applicable under the French Post and Electronic Communications Code and several obligations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Accordingly, the EU Council Presidency is proposing substantial revisions to these key provisions of the Draft ePrivacy Regulation, with the aim of further aligning the Draft ePrivacy Regulation with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

According to the media, these are the largest penalties imposed by the Kremlin on Western IT firms under internet use laws since 2012. ” reported the Associated Press. . ” reported the Associated Press. The Russian government could also ban IT companies that will not comply with the same law.

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Data Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The purpose of the rulemaking, according to an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) titled “ Trade Regulation in Commercial Surveillance ,” would be “to curb lax security practices, limit privacy abuses, and ensure that algorithmic decision-making does not result in unlawful discrimination.”. See Jillson, E.,

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Collibra

JUNE 23, 2023

Overlaid upon each other create a mosaic of regulations, each of which if violated can cause serious harm to the subject and the unknowing violator. At the same time, there is a pressing need for increased regulation of data brokers to prevent them from operating without accountability.

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Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 18, 2019

The Dutch DPA indicated that the targeted organizations are mainly in energy, media and trade sectors. Article 28 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) requires data controllers enter into data processing agreements with data processors. View the press release (in Dutch).

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Data Matters

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Order alleges that on May 7, 2019, Pearson prepared a “reactive media statement” that Pearson intended to issue if it received a “significant media inquiry about the incident.”. On August 1, 2019, one day after the publishing of Pearson’s media statement, Pearson’s stock price on the NYSE declined 3.3%. 16, 2021).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

OpenAI announced that access to its chatbot service ChatGPT is allowed again in Italy after the company met the demands of regulators. ” reported the press release published by Garante Privacy on April 14, 2023.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

On September 10, 2021, the UK Government Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (“DCMS”) launched a consultation on its proposed reforms to the UK data protection regime. An] accountability, risk- and outcome-based approach will be welcomed by all – these are the founding blocks of modern regulation and a modern regulator.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The efforts stemmed from complaints over the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , which was adopted by the UK on the precipice of Brexit. The Regulation was adopted in 2016, when the UK was part of the European Union, but by the time it came into force two years later, the Brexit process was underway.

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2023

This is the biggest fine since the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by the European Union (EU) on May 25, 2018. In the past, the social media giant Meta threatened to block its services for users in Europe without a legal basis for data transfers. The European Union fined Meta $1.3

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

It is possible the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) could issue draft regulations that address these differences as part of their CPRA rulemaking which is underway. Monitor social media for comments about data subject rights. . Consult with IT re Global Privacy Control signals. . Review financial incentive disclosures.

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Hunton Privacy

APRIL 6, 2020

On April 2, 2020, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) published a press release highlighting the importance of the ISO/IEC 27701 standard for the protection of personal data. It was drafted at an international level with contributions from experts from all continents and the participation of many data protection authorities.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The following are some of the key takeaways from the Draft Plan: The Belgian DPA will focus its actions on five sectors: (1) telecom and media, (2) public institutions, (3) direct marketing (including data brokers), (4) education and (5) SMEs. Read the Belgian DPA’s press release (in French and in Dutch ).

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CILIP

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Regulations governing electronic legal deposit often also prescribe how these materials can be accessed. Overviews of the complex digital preservation and access issues that surround e-legal deposit materials, such as web archives and interactive media, are also featured. s Literature (Cambridge University Press 2018).

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Archive Document Data Storage

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

If you use deletion as a final disposition solution for your media, you are opening yourself to all kinds of risk. Physical destruction permanently removes sensitive data from media assets. As soon as your media expires, it should be destroyed. A secure destruction service ensures prompt disposal of expired media.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

DECEMBER 3, 2021

There are also new requirements around transfers of data outside of the UAE and requirements to keep data secure, and to notify the new data protection regulator, and in some circumstances data subjects, of data breaches. The executive regulations to the PDPL (“ Executive Regulations ”) are expected to be published before March 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Vulnerability testing is encouraged to be conducted regularly, but is only required by some compliance regulations. While most regulations will have requirements for both penetration testing and vulnerability testing, many third-party compliance questionnaires only ask for penetration testing and vulnerability management.

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Hunton Privacy

MAY 18, 2018

In 2017, the Belgian DPA focused on the following topics: EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The Belgian DPA criticized the mass screening of festival visitors and the screening of asylum-seekers using data available on social media platforms, highlighting the lack of free consent and insufficient privacy safeguards.

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The Texas Record

APRIL 13, 2020

4 years State : 1.1.007 Correspondence – Administrative Incoming/outgoing and internal correspondence pertaining to the formulation, planning, implementation, interpretation, modification, or redefinition of the programs, services, or projects of an agency and the administrative regulations, policies, and procedures that govern them.

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 12, 2013

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has opened a public consultation on a proposed code of practice for the press (the “Consultation”). On November 29, 2012, Lord Justice Leveson published a report on his inquiry into the culture, practices and ethics of the UK press.

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HL Chronicle of Data Protection

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

In the first fine issued by a German data protection authority under the European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), on 21 November 2018 the authority of the German state of Baden-Württemberg (“LfDI”) imposed a fine of Euro 20,000 on a social media provider for a violation of its data security obligations under Art.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

What is worrying, though, is that although privacy regulations like the GDPR mandate the report of a data breach to the competent national authority, 11% of companies waited 6 months before informing their clients! Besides affecting many businesses, phishing is also used to compromise people and families through social media or email.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JANUARY 20, 2019

The Dutch Supervisory Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, “AP”) recently communicated a press release stating that it reached out to 30 organizations to request information relating to their data processing agreements (DPAs). Organizations that have been contacted are companies in the media, energy and trade sectors.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

TokenLot earned marketing fees for soliciting investors through its own website, social media postings and forums, emailed newsletters and third-party token sale website. In the press release accompanying the order, the SEC invited digital asset trading businesses to discuss registration and other securities law requirements with staff.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JUNE 16, 2019

However, the Spanish Data Protection Commissioner ( Agencia Española de Protección de Datos , “ AEPD “), decided earlier this week to impose a €250,000 fine to La Liga for allegedly breaching the transparency obligations under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“ GDPR “).

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IT Governance

MARCH 7, 2019

Our producer Jay and quondam producer Lewis are both leaving IT Governance for fresh woods and pastures new, and I can’t be trusted to press the record button on my own. On Tuesday, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport published its FTSE 350 Cyber Governance Health Check 2018 report.

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Gimmal

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Many public entities are legally required to disclose information in response to requests from their constituents, media, or other interested parties. These laws and supporting regulations are enacted to provide transparency into government dealings and to improve accountability of the process. The History of Records Requests.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The press has been informed that they expect the draft law to be enacted this year. The draft bill accedes to almost all rights of data subjects as per the GDPR as well as the general regulations in regards to personal data processing. The draft has laid out strict regulations in regards to offshore data transfers.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As for the second one, 3 days after I reported it to them the CEO did a press conference where she reported the incident so obviously, they also treated it as a breach. JGS — Virgin Media (@virginmedia) August 17, 2019 Ah, that one will never get old! Not hacked: Gravatar was not hacked.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 29, 2019

9to5Mac confirmed the reports, which had been circulating on social media. If the person you are calling presses the down or power button to silence or dismiss the call, their iPhone’s camera will turn on. A glitch in Apple’s FaceTime app allows callers to hear and see you even if you haven’t answered the phone.

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John Battelle's Searchblog

MARCH 12, 2019

Employing the now familiar trope that “people I’ve been talking to have been saying privacy’s a thing they care about,” Facebook’s monarch appeared to be pivoting his entire company around this newfound insight, and much of the press seemed to buy it. After all, those record-breaking Wall St.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 1, 2014

On July 31, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission published a notice in the Federal Register indicating that it is seeking public comment on its Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”) as “part of the FTC’s systematic review of all current Commission regulations and guides.”

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