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Over-Retention of Personal Data

Data Protection Report

The declining cost of electronic data storage may have caused some company executives to conclude that retaining personal data forever is “cheap.” The matter involved one of France’s largest insurers, SGAM AG2R LA MONDIALE, which was subject to an inspection by the French data protection authority (the CNIL), in 2019.

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The Information Commissioner’s Office Issues UK Department for Education with Formal Reprimand

Hunton Privacy

On November 2, 2022, the ICO issued to the UK Department for Education (“ DfE ”) a formal reprimand following an investigation into the sharing of personal data stored on the Learning Records Service (“ LRS ”), a database which provides a record of pupils’ qualifications that the DfE has overall responsibility for.

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ICO Publishes Its Accountability Framework

Hunton Privacy

On September 9, 2020, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published an Accountability Framework , designed to assist organizations in complying with their accountability obligations under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). Feedback may be submitted on the Framework before November 2, 2020.

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Important Changes to the Singapore Data Privacy Regime

Data Matters

On November 2, 2020, Singapore’s legislature finally approved amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). The changes become law once a government gazette is passed (possibly before the end of 2020). NEW mandatory data breach notification requirement. Expanded scope of “deemed consent”.

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Belgian Data Protection Authority Releases Direct Marketing Recommendation

Hunton Privacy

On February 10, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (the “Belgian DPA”) published its Recommendation 1/2020 on data processing activities for direct marketing purposes (the “Recommendation”). Purchase , Rental and Enrichment of Personal Data. Data Minimization and Storage Limitation.

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Spanish DPA Publishes Report on Data Processing Activities in Relation to COVID-19

Hunton Privacy

The Report first notes that the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) contains necessary safeguards and rules with respect to personal data processing in a general health emergency. The Report then turns to legal bases for processing personal data in the COVID-19 context.

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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.