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Online Behavioral Advertising: European Commission launches infringement proceedings against the UK

Hunton Privacy

In the UK, those who collect and use data through behavioral advertising technology must comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 (as amended) (the “DPA”), as well as the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (the “Privacy Regulations”). Phorm’s Advertising Tracker System.

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Spotlight Podcast: At 15 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Grows with Cyber Risk

The Security Ledger

And what does Cyber Security Awareness Month mean in 2018 as opposed to 2003? The Computers in our Pockets. Problems like cyber crime were predictable outgrowths of growing connectivity and convenience – from electronic banking to online retail, Angel Grant of RSA told me. Progress…at a price.