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The Belgian Data Protection Authority Publishes Recommendation Concerning Data Processing for Direct Marketing Purposes

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

For example, a public administration targeting specific groups susceptible to specific diseases does not engage in direct marketing unless a specific medicinal product and/or pharmaceutical company is mentioned. The Recommendation provides a step-by-step approach on how achieve compliance: 1. How to Comply? Right to Object.

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Learn. Transform. Advance.

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The best example I can point to, which underscores the importance and relevance of data, is pharmaceutical companies that have been working at unprecedented speed to develop not only effective treatments for the coronavirus but also vaccines. Confront new compliance challenges as a result of the changes you had to institute?

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California Consumer Privacy Act: The Challenge Ahead – Four Key Considerations for Health and Life Sciences Companies

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

The CCPA includes several exemptions that may permit health and life sciences companies to limit their compliance obligations or exempt their activities entirely. Some, but not all, health and life science entities are exempt from the CCPA. Determine what data is covered by the CCPA. HIPAA covered entities and business associates.

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EU: Binding Corporate Rules are Generating Greater Interest

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

There are several reasons why multinationals are choosing to adopt BCRs with greater frequency: Gold plating your data protection compliance programme. Drafting BCRs, obtaining approval and implementing are time-consuming, but completing this exercise serves as a stamp of quality and accountability.

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California Consumer Privacy Act: The Challenge Ahead – Four Key Considerations for Health and Life Sciences Companies

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

The CCPA includes several exemptions that may permit health and life sciences companies to limit their compliance obligations or exempt their activities entirely. Some, but not all, health and life science entities are exempt from the CCPA. Determine what data is covered by the CCPA. HIPAA covered entities and business associates.

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California Consumer Privacy Act: The Challenge Ahead – Four Key Considerations for Health and Life Sciences Companies

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

The CCPA includes several exemptions that may permit health and life sciences companies to limit their compliance obligations or exempt their activities entirely. Some, but not all, health and life science entities are exempt from the CCPA. Determine what data is covered by the CCPA. HIPAA covered entities and business associates.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

This page will enable consumers to exercise the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. Businesses will be prohibited from discriminating against any consumer for exercising their rights under the new law. Anti-Discrimination Provisions. As can be seen in SB-1121, amendments are only just beginning to trickle in.

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