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How to write a GDPR privacy notice – with documentation template example

IT Governance

Updated 8 November 2018. This blog was originally published before the GDPR took effect in May 2018. An integral part of EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance is producing appropriate documentation. Your privacy policy should address the following: Who is collecting the data? GDPR privacy notice.

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Middle East: Kingdom of Bahrain publishes Personal Data Protection Law

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

On 12 July 2018, the Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain) issued Law No. 30 of 2018 on the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). It will provide individuals with rights in relation to how their personal data can be collected, processed and stored. Businesses with a place of business in Bahrain; and.

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The Irish DPC fined WhatsApp €5.5M for violating GDPR

Security Affairs

. “WhatsApp Ireland has also been directed to bring its data processing operations into compliance within a period of six months.” ” On May 2018, ahead of the adoption of the GDPR, WhatsApp updated the Terms of Service imposing users to agree to the revised terms in order to continue using the messaging app.

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The Impact of Data Protection Laws on Your Records Retention Schedule

ARMA International

Introduction to Data Protection Laws. Data protection laws, regulations, and rules control the collection, use, transfer, and storage of personal and sensitive information. Personal data protection requirements may be issued by federal, state (provincial), or local governments.

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Reflecting on APAC Data Protection and Cyber-security Highlights for 2019 (and what lies ahead!)

Data Protection Report

2019 saw continued growth and change in data protection and cyber-security across the Asia-Pacific. Following the implementation of the GDPR in May, 2018, many jurisdictions moved to review and strengthen existing data privacy and cyber-security laws. million patients. million individuals.

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Average cost of cyber crime rises to £10.3 million

IT Governance

This represents a 12% increase year-on-year and a 73% increase over a five-year span, demonstrating how rapidly the cost of cyber crime is growing. There has been a similar jump in the number of incidents organisations experience, with an 11% increase year-on-year and a 67% increase between 2013 and 2018. million (about £8.6

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ICO Fines Ticketmaster £1.25 Million for Security Failures

Hunton Privacy

million for failing to keep its customers’ personal data secure. The ICO found that Ticketmaster had failed to implement appropriate security measures to prevent a cyber attack, breaching the requirements of Articles 5(1)(f) and 32 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). million in the UK.