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SEC Announces 2022 Examination Priorities: Private Funds, ESG, Retail, Cyber, Digital Assets Top the List

Data Matters

1 Consistent with its recent rulemaking activity, in its accompanying release, the SEC highlighted private funds; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing; retail; cyber; and digital assets as key examination priorities. Private Fund, ESG Investing, Retail Investors, Cybersecurity, Fintech, and Digital Assets.

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Data Subject Access Requests – High Court dismisses claim where DSAR regime abused

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

In late 2019, the Claimant issued proceedings and sought various relief, including in connection with an allegation that the Defendant had failed to provide data, contrary to the Data Protection Act 2018 ( “DPA 18” ) and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ( “GDPR” ).

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Bodybuilding.com forces password reset after a security breach

Security Affairs

Bad news for fitness and bodybuilding passionates, the popular online retailer Bodybuilding.com announced that hackers have broken into its systems. The popular online retailer website Bodybuilding.com announced last week that hackers have broken into its systems.

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CNIL Fines Two Companies of the Carrefour Group €3.05 Million for GDPR and Cookie Violations

Hunton Privacy

Carrefour France and Carrefour Banque are both affiliates of the French retail group, the Carrefour Group. Between June 8, 2018 and April 6, 2019, the CNIL received 15 complaints from individuals relating to the exercise of their data protection rights with affiliates of the Carrefour Group.

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New York Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance Regarding Life Insurers’ Use of External Consumer Data in Underwriting

Data Matters

On January 18, 2019, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued Circular Letter 2019-1 (the Circular Letter), addressing insurers’ use of external consumer data and information sources in underwriting for life insurance.

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Selling and utilising personal data in an insolvency situation

Data Protection Report

Many businesses are suffering serious financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19, particularly those in the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors. As a result, insolvency practitioners need to exercise caution and be mindful of the restrictions explained in this article and more broadly under GDPR and PECR.

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SEC and FINRA Issue 2020 Examination Priorities for Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

Data Matters

Protection of Retail Investors . For both broker-dealers and investment advisers, OCIE will continue to emphasize the protection of retail investors, particularly seniors and those saving for retirement. Retail-Targeted Investments. 1 In general, the 2020 Examination Priorities continue recurring themes from recent prior years.

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