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GDPR compliance checklist

IBM Big Data Hub

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) law that governs how organizations collect and use personal data. Any company operating in the EU or handling EU residents’ data must adhere to GDPR requirements. However, GDPR compliance is not necessarily a straightforward matter.

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Maintaining GDPR and Data Privacy Compliance in 2024

IT Governance

For a start, maintaining data privacy and GDPR [General Data Protection Regulation] compliance will become increasingly complex through 2024, particularly for organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions. About that “GDPR-like legislation”, could you please elaborate?

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Changing Attitudes Towards GDPR Enforcement and Compliance: 2018 – 2023

IT Governance

billion fine for Meta – by far the biggest fine issued under the GDPR since it took effect five years ago – has been taken by many as a sign that the Regulation is at last beginning to be enforced with sufficient vigour. Monday’s €1.2 Our team will review your suppliers’ privacy notices and other supporting information.

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Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act Enters into Force

Hunton Privacy

On June 1, 2022, Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”) entered into force after three years of delays. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the Thai government issued royal decrees to extend the compliance deadline to June 1, 2022. . Breaches may result in fines between THB500,000 (U.S.$14,432)

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India: New Digital Personal Data Protection Act, Start Planning Now.

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

While there are similarities with EU/UK GDPR – and sufficient harmonisation with data protection laws across APAC to continue a regional data compliance in Asia – the practicalities of implementation and compliance should not be underestimated. data subjects, using the GDPR terminology) located within India.

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GUEST ESSAY: How ‘DPIAs” — data privacy impact assessments — can lead SMBs to compliance

The Last Watchdog

As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is no surprise that data privacy and security is a growing concern for small to medium sized businesses — SMBs. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy. Large corporations tend to have the resources to deal with compliance issues. Paths to compliance.

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India Passes Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Hunton Privacy

reports that in early August 2023, the Indian Parliament passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (the “Act”), bringing to a close a 5-year process to enact an omnibus data privacy law in India. The Act significantly updates a previous draft, and departs substantially from the GDPR model of privacy laws.