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Missing the GDPR deadline of May 2018: And then what?

Data Protector

As May 2018 looms, I’m aware of a growing number of companies that are seeking help with their GDPR compliance obligations. Many (me included) have been sent a stream of emails from self-styled “GDPR experts” containing dire warnings of ginormous fines for non-compliance. But enough of these GDPR ambulance chasers.

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What (currently ignored) privacy area might result in early enforcement action when the GDPR is in force?

Data Protector

Because the other firm had decided to focus on some obscure GDPR issues that the original firm didn’t think were particularly relevant. The GDPR is (apparently) going to require data controllers to be more transparent about their records retention policies. Does this matter? Are they in for an unwelcome surprise?

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Ireland: DPC Produces “Significant Outputs” for 2022 Concluding 17 Large Scale Inquiries

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

Two-thirds of the GDPR fines issued by EU data protection authorities last year where from the DPC, illustrating a continued commitment to enforcement. This is the second highest fine (after Luxembourg’s regulators issued a fine of €746 million last year) since the GDPR came into effect, and the largest fine to date issued by the DPC.

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The UK ICO’s Regulatory Sandbox Points to a Future of Pro-Active Engagement

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

As companies continue to grapple with interpreting how the GDPR’s principles apply to their own businesses, in particular contexts, there is a growing need for data protection regulators to provide clarity on the practical application of the regulation.

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Data Protection and the Draft EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement: Ten Initial Conclusions

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

During this time the GDPR, along with all other EU data protection laws, will continue in effect within the UK. Does this mean that the UK is committing to protect the personal data of citizens across the world (except for its own) in accordance with the GDPR, but only if it was already doing so before the transition period ended?

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China’s PIPL has finally arrived, and brings helpful clarification (rather than substantial change) to China’s data privacy framework

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

To be clear, this is not China’s own GDPR. These relevant industry regulators will be identified in due course by the CAC. These confirm that organisations will be notified by the relevant industry regulators if they are deemed to be CIIOs.

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Tuesday’s Relativity Fest 2019 Sessions: eDiscovery Trends

eDiscovery Daily

Moderated by Chris Dale of the United Kingdom’s eDisclosure Information Project, the International Panel will go beyond the first year of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to examine data discovery issues facing practioners in South America and APAC as well. This session has been submitted for CLE accreditation.