Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In both cases, the FTC’s complaint alleged that the companies retained personal data for longer than was necessary, and that conduct violated Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act as an unfair act or practice. Count II focused on the collection and use of consumer data from third-party apps.

Personal data 49

Personal data Privacy Marketing Data collection 49

Data Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2021

On 7 October 2021, the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ ICO ”), published its response to the UK government’s consultation entitled “Data: A new direction”. The ICO’s response to the UK government’s proposals further presents another pivotal moment for UK data protection law.

Government 97

Government GDPR IT Personal data 97

The Guardian Data Protection

APRIL 25, 2020

But it’s an uphill battle due to a long history of secrecy and failures to live up to promises on security and privacy of Australians’ data. Only the health officers in your state will be able to access the unencrypted data. All the data will be deleted on the government’s server at the end of the pandemic.

Government 99

Government Data breaches Data collection Privacy 99

Collibra

JUNE 23, 2023

Government agencies — from DC to Duluth, NYC to LA — are struggling. The ever-growing digitalization of our world has raised significant concerns about data privacy and security, particularly for agencies that manage and process sensitive and confidential information. There’s no going back. They must choose both.

Privacy 84

Privacy Government Data Privacy Data breaches 84

The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2020

Here’s what everyone should know about what’s at stake when it comes to infusing some level of ethics into AI. ‘Ethical AI’ Companies and big government agencies know ethical use of AI is important. Related: Will ‘blockchain’ lead to more equitable wealth distribution? This is not just my casual observation.

IT 304

IT Government Artificial Intelligence Personal data 304

Hunton Privacy

MAY 17, 2023

On May 4, 2023, the Florida Senate and House of Representatives voted in favor of sending the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (“FDBR”) and other amendments related to government moderation of social media and protection of children in online spaces ( S.B. Government Moderation of Social Media S.B. Related Statutory Amendments in S.B.

Privacy 83

Privacy Personal data Sales Government 83

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JUNE 13, 2022

The setup of Google Analytics does not prevent the transfer of personal data outside the EU since all personal data collected via Google Analytics is hosted in the US. However, such list does not address the issues raised by international data transfers and notably the consequences of the Schrems II decision.

Analytics 98

Analytics IT Personal data Encryption 98

Data Matters

JUNE 18, 2021

The European Commission has formally launched its legislative initiative aimed at increasing access to and further use of data, so that more public and private actors can benefit from technologies such as Big Data and machine learning. The ‘Data Act’ inception impact assessment is available here.

IT 74

IT Cloud Big data Personal data 74

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 22, 2024

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. The company processes data on behalf of a company based in the EEA.

GDPR 83

GDPR Compliance Personal data Privacy 83

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

MAY 29, 2019

The Belgian Data Protection Authority on Tuesday May 28 sanctioned a local politician with a fine of 2000 EUR for having abused e-mailaddresses of citizens for election purposes. Politicians holding a public mandate must be aware that personal data obtained during the performance of public duties may never be used again for personal purposes.

IT 88

IT GDPR Personal data Compliance 88

Data Protection Report

JUNE 8, 2022

Those familiar with the General Data Protection ( GDPR ) may notice that this bill draws upon many of the EU legislation’s key principles. Those familiar with the General Data Protection ( GDPR ) may notice that this bill draws upon many of the EU legislation’s key principles. What do we know about this bill?

Data Privacy 96

Data Privacy Privacy Government Data collection 96

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

An online retailer always gets users’ explicit consent before sharing customer data with its partners. A navigation app anonymizes activity data before analyzing it for travel trends. One cannot overstate the importance of data privacy for businesses today. The user can accept or reject each use of their data individually.

Data Privacy 81

Data Privacy Privacy GDPR Personal data 81

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

APRIL 8, 2019

The Finnish Parliament has approved the new general Act on the Secondary Use of Social Welfare and Health Care Data (Laki sosiaali- ja terveystietojen toissijaisesta käytöstä, based on government proposal HE 159/2017) in March 2019. The Act shall become effective within the following weeks.

Personal data 68

Personal data GDPR Healthcare Compliance 68

Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 24, 2022

On August 17, 2020, NOYB filed 101 identical complaints before 30 European Economic Area (“EEA”) data protection authorities regarding the use of Google Analytics and Facebook Connect by various companies. The complaints related to the question of whether transfers of EU personal data to Google and Facebook in the U.S.

Analytics 83

Analytics GDPR Personal data Data collection 83

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The GDPR puts forth a litany of rules for how organizations in and outside of Europe handle the personal data of EU residents. The details of any organization’s plan to become fully GDPR compliant will vary based on the data the organization collects and what it does with that data.

GDPR 77

GDPR Compliance Personal data Privacy 77

Data Protection Report

JULY 12, 2022

In brief, on April 5, 2021, a security researcher contacted Wegmans about a serious flaw the left some of Wegmans’ customers’ personal data available to the public. The NYAG faulted Wegmans on five security areas: access controls, password management, asset management, logging and monitoring, and data collection and retention.

Passwords 105

Passwords Data collection Personal data Cloud 105

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The BORN funded by the government of Ontario disclosed a data breach that impacts some 3.4 ” According to the statement, threat actors copied data, collected between January 2010 and May 2023, regarding fertility, pregnancy, newborn and child healthcare. million people. Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.

Data breaches 120

Data breaches Ransomware Data collection Cybersecurity 120

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 23, 2024

22, 2024 – Today, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) , announced the program for its third annual Data Privacy Week campaign, which will take place from January 22nd to January 27th. “Knowing how to safeguard your personal information has never been more important than it is today. Washington D.C.

Data Privacy 100

Data Privacy Privacy Education Cybersecurity 100

Data Protection Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

One aspect of the metaverse that raises privacy concerns is the vast amount of personal data that may be collected on participating individuals. In recent years, companies utilizing AI technologies have attracted the scrutiny of Canada’s privacy commissioners for the unlawful mass surveillance and collection of biometric data.

Privacy 116

Privacy Artificial Intelligence Personal data Data collection 116

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

JUNE 13, 2019

The scope of application of the Data Security Measures. The data covered by the Data Security Measures includes personal data and important data. Requirements for personal data collection statements. Other items required by laws and administrative regulations.

Personal data 40

Personal data IT Data collection Compliance 40

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

On November 12, 2020, the European Commission published a draft implementing decision on standard contractual clauses for the transfer of personal data to third countries pursuant to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), along with its draft set of new standard contractual clauses (the “SCCs”). Key Takeaways.

Personal data 105

Personal data GDPR Data collection Access 105

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

On 14 November 2022, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (“PCPD”) published two investigation reports for non-compliance of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (“PDPO”): EC Healthcare’s failure to obtain consent for the use, disclosure, and transfer of patient’s personal data across its group entities; and.

Personal data 52

Personal data Data Privacy Compliance Privacy 52

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

However, the Court also noted that derogations from and limitations on the protection of personal data should apply only in so far as is strictly necessary. Where there is a choice between several measures appropriate to meeting the legitimate objectives pursued, recourse must be had to the least onerous.

Privacy 102

Privacy Personal data Risk Data collection 102

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Under LL 144, an AEDT includes “any computational process, derived from machine learning, statistical modeling, data analytics, or artificial intelligence, that issues simplified output, including a score, classification, or recommendation, that is used to substantially assist or replace discretionary decision making” for employment decisions.

Artificial Intelligence 58

Artificial Intelligence Government Data collection Analytics 58

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The draft Network Data Security Management Regulation (“ Draft Regulation ”) was published for consultation on 14 November 2021, and is very wide-ranging in the compliance areas covered. Provisions affecting “important data” under the Draft Regulation include the following: The definition of “important data” has been clarified and limited.

Compliance 118

Compliance Personal data Security Risk 118

Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 1, 2020

On November 26, 2020, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) announced that it imposed a fine of €2.25 million on Carrefour France and a fine of €800,000 on Carrefour Banque for various violations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act governing the use of cookies.

GDPR 91

GDPR Personal data Data collection Marketing 91

IT Governance

JUNE 25, 2020

England’s coronavirus lockdown will all but end on 4 July, with the government allowing pubs, restaurants, cinemas, museums and hotels to reopen. Besides, the Government hasn’t stated what information is required – so you could end up with organisations not collecting enough data to make the process worthwhile.

Government 126

Government Data collection Paper Data breaches 126

Data Protection Report

JANUARY 20, 2020

Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission (“ PDPC ”) imposed the highest fines to date in respect of a cyber-attack on SingHealth’s patient database system affecting 1.5 This decision enables personal data to flow freely between the two jurisdictions without the need for additional safeguards. million patients.

Personal data 128

Personal data Security Data Privacy GDPR 128

IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 28, 2024

Virtually every organization recognizes the power of data to enhance customer and employee experiences and drive better business decisions. Yet, as data becomes more valuable, it’s also becoming harder to protect. Its principles are the same as those of data protection—to protect data and support data availability.

Data breaches 74

Data breaches GDPR Compliance Encryption 74

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

On September 10, 2021, the UK Government Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (“DCMS”) launched a consultation on its proposed reforms to the UK data protection regime. Organizations are encouraged to provide input on a range of data protection proposals, some of which are outlined below.

GDPR 109

GDPR Personal data Risk Communications 109

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Businesses that have spent the past three-plus years adapting to the European Union’s far-reaching data privacy law now have to decide how they will respond to a similar law in China that has been criticized as being more vague in its wording and harsher in its penalties. Spread of Data Privacy Laws.

Data Privacy 131

Data Privacy Privacy GDPR Data collection 131

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JUNE 25, 2020

Measures introduced this week by the UK government to ease restrictions for the sector come with a condition – if you open a pub, restaurant or other hospitality venue for business you must keep a record of patrons who visit and be ready to help with the national test and trace effort. What are the data protection issues?

GDPR 98

GDPR Personal data Data collection Compliance 98

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In a nutshell, a data controller is the person or group that decides when and why an organisation collects data. A data processor is the organisation that does the legwork; it processes the information on the controller’s behalf. Responsibilities of the data controller. The basics.

GDPR 107

GDPR Retail Data collection Personal data 107

Data Matters

JULY 18, 2020

While the Privacy Shield program and SCCs are not the only approved legal transfer mechanisms under the GDPR, they are, perhaps, the most widely-used, and as result, a key facilitator of international trade and cross-border data flows (particularly, on either side of the Atlantic).

Privacy 68

Privacy Personal data GDPR Data Privacy 68

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

MARCH 31, 2020

On Tuesday, March 10, the Japanese Cabinet approved a bill to revise the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (“APPI”), which would require companies to take certain additional measures to protect personal data of data subjects. This may apply to, for example, data collected through Internet cookies.

Privacy 66

Privacy Personal data Big data Data collection 66

Data Protection Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As Singapore moves towards living with COVID-19 as an endemic disease, the Government has issued guidance for employers on the COVID-19 measures to be implemented at the workplace. MOM guidance on the updated Safe Management Measures at the workplace [1]. Recommendations for employers that adopt the VoRT regime.

Personal data 52

Personal data Data collection Risk Access 52

Collibra

JUNE 29, 2021

The proposal is part of the European Commission’s strategy for bringing greater transparency and control over data and the timing follows the data governance act proposal presented last year. . Implication for governance and privacy teams. Data quality to identify anomalies with data.

Artificial Intelligence 59

Artificial Intelligence Compliance Government Data Privacy 59