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EDPB Adopts Guidelines on the Processing of Health Data During COVID-19

Hunton Privacy

The aim of the Guidelines is to provide clarity on the most urgent matters relating to health data, such as legal basis for processing, the implementation of adequate safeguards and the exercise of data subject rights. Researchers should keep in mind that study participants must be able to withdraw their consent at any time.

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Why your DPO needs specialised training

IT Governance

DPOs need to work with staff to answer data protection questions, monitor the organisation’s data protection policies and procedures, and, of course, have expert knowledge of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). It will shore up GDPR knowledge gaps. Studying will also help DPOs understand how the GDPR works in practice.

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5 best online cyber security training courses and certifications in 2020

IT Governance

To help you on your way, we have made a number of our courses available remotely, enabling you to study from the comfort of your own home and without jeopardising your health. Certified GDPR Foundation Training Course. Let’s take a look at five of the best online courses for cyber security. How to start your career in cyber security.

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US: Virginia passes comprehensive consumer data protection law

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

The VCDPA takes effect January 1, 2023 and is a broad, multi-rights privacy law that, in some ways, resembles the CCPA, GDPR, and other recently proposed state privacy legislation. A study committee will review the VCDPA this summer and may prepare clarifications for the legislature to consider next year. VCDPA applicability.

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Spotlight On: BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection  

Managing Your Information

Candidates will need a basic understanding of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 and some previous experience of working within the realm of data protection. . There are multiple practical exercises which are completed either individually or in small groups by means of breakout room sessions. . Who is the course for? .

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EUROPE: New privacy rules for connected vehicles in Europe?

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

This would cause the risk that there are insufficient functionalities or options offered to exercise the control necessary for affected individuals to avail themselves of their data protection and privacy rights. 23(1) GDPR. 23(1) GDPR. 10 GDPR and any applicable national legislation. Relevance and data minimization.

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Think differently about data privacy to deliver digital transformation

Collibra

Although much of the ink spilled around data privacy focuses on obeying regulations such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), it’s a mistake to think about data privacy as a compliance exercise. To take this approach is to miss an opportunity.