Debevoise Data Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

ICO targets the data broking industry : On 27 October, the ICO demanded that Experian make sweeping changes to data protection practices within its direct marketing business within three months or face further enforcement action. We will continue to report on developments as Experian’s appeal progresses.

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new tech law blog

JANUARY 2, 2023

In this regard, we describe below what they should take under consideration in light of Polish labour law and data protection law. Therefore, implementation and exploitation of such solutions by the employer (as a controller of employee data) must be done in compliance with the rules for processing of personal data under Art.

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Debevoise Data Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Subject access requests : The possibility that companies responding to data subject access requests from individuals will have to provide copies of entire documents containing their personal data, rather than only extracts. The authors would like to thank Gavin Benson for his contribution to this article.

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Technology Law Dispatch

JUNE 23, 2023

On 19 June 2023, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released new Guidance on Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) for Data Protection Compliance. Understanding PETs PETs are software and hardware systems that can help minimize use of personal data use while maximizing information security.

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Debevoise Data Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The big news this November was the European Data Protection Board (the “EDPB”) issuing its highly anticipated post- Schrems II data transfer guidance, followed just a day later by the European Commission’s draft updated Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”) (see our blog post here ).

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Debevoise Data Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

There were a few European data protection developments in February that companies may want to have on their radar. What to do: As we reported previously there is increasing convergence between European data protection and competition law enforcement. We cover those developments (and more) below.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JULY 20, 2021

Here are our highlights: European Commission adopts new Standard Contractual Clauses What happened : As reported in our blog post , the European Commission adopted its new Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”) for the cross-border transfer of personal data from the EEA to “third countries”.

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Debevoise Data Blog

APRIL 8, 2021

million for vendor oversight failings, unlawful cross-border transfers What happened : The AEPD, the Spanish data protection authority (“DPA”), fined Vodafone Spain €8.15 4 million was for allegedly deficient oversight of Vodafone’s data processors. To subscribe to the Data Blog, please click here.

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Debevoise Data Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

UK ICO provides new risk assessment tool for Article 46 transfers What happened : On 17 November 2022, the UK ICO published updated guidance on international data transfers.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JANUARY 21, 2021

In this post, we look back at the 2020 European data protection landscape and five trends that help companies understand not only where we are, but where data protection enforcement, litigation, and practice may be headed. million against Marriott for its 2018 data breach When you dig deeper though, two key points emerge.

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Inside Privacy

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They raise various questions under regulatory and data protection and data security laws. The DiGA Regulation imposes specific data protection and data security requirements on health apps (in addition to safety, functionality, quality and interoperability requirements). 26 of the GDPR.

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Debevoise Data Blog

MAY 7, 2021

The key development from April must be the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) approving the draft UK adequacy decisions from the European Commission (the “Commission”). Companies will be relieved that they are one step closer towards maintaining the seamless flow of data between the EU and the UK.

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Debevoise Data Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

UK ICO updates guidance to clarify requirements for fairness in AI What happened : The UK ICO has updated its existing Guidance on AI and data protection following requests from industry to clarify requirements for fairness in AI. Norwegian Data Protection Authority fines medical device company c.$240,000

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Debevoise Data Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The CMA further highlighted that transparency around the data used to train FMs is critical to reducing bias and improving accuracy of outputs, and to ensuring accountability. Two areas that have been stressed previously in the data protection compliance context.

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Technology Law Dispatch

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Summer 2023 Edition of the quarterly IT & Data Protection Newsletter by Reed Smith Germany has just been released: English version German version This edition covers the following topics: New adequacy decision for EU-U.S. data transfers CJEU: Requirements for GDPR damage claims CJEU: Lawfulness of processing in case of Art.

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Debevoise Data Blog

AUGUST 5, 2021

European Data Protection Roundup – July Key takeaways from developments this July include: a blockbuster €746 million fine against Amazon – the largest ever GDPR penalty – showing the Regulation’s teeth; the challenges of GDPR-compliant facial recognition, after a Spanish supermarket chain was fined €2.5

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Debevoise Data Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

On 18 July 2022, the UK government published the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (the “Bill”), which proposes reforms to the UK’s data protection and e-privacy landscape in-line with the National Data Strategy.

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Legal IT Group

JUNE 12, 2023

Every day, more and more companies face the problem of personal data protection. As companies are increasingly scrutinised for proper data protection, it’s worth paying close attention to the latest best practices to avoid dealing with the potential negative consequences of a data breach.

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Debevoise Data Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

As covered in our Annual Review , 2020 was a blockbuster year for European data protection. The decision draws parallels with the AI-related claims brought against Uber in the Netherlands , and is another example of the cross-over between data protection and employment law. CJEU Opinion clarifies the one-stop-shop.

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Kevin O'Keefe

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

On blogs, on websites, via contributed articles and more. Searching some law firm sites I found thirty or forty articles on AI in these various formats over the last four or five months. However, this information is spread out across their separate blogs, news articles and other publications.

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Legal IT Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

International data transfers in GDPR compliance are complex, as data are transferred to third countries outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA). Suppose you are interested in personal data protection issues. What should the DTIA note for transferring personal data from the EU to Ukraine?

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Legal IT Group

JANUARY 17, 2023

Until recently, lawyers have tended to focus their attention on the legislation of California , but from 2023, new rules on personal data protection will come into force not only in this state but also in Virginia, Colorado, Utah and Connecticut. Similarly to the VCDPA, no income threshold is applied.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JUNE 16, 2021

Companies should take note of the FCO’s continued scrutiny of digital companies’ strong market position, and be mindful of the impact of their data processing from an antitrust and consumer perspective. The Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information will be the sole regulator for the new Act.

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Inside Privacy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

On February 13, 2024, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) adopted an opinion on the notion of “main establishment” of a controller in the context of Article 4(16)(a) of GDPR. This blog post was drafted with the contribution of Diane Valat.)

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Inside Privacy

APRIL 12, 2023

These requirements cover a wide range of issues that are frequently debated in relation to the governance of generative AI globally, such as data protection, non-discrimination, bias and the quality of training data.

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Inside Privacy

MARCH 15, 2023

On February 28, 2023, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) released its non-binding opinion on the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). The Commission sought the EDPB’s opinion pursuant to Article 71(1)(s) of the GDPR. law providing for access to data by U.S.

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Inside Privacy

MAY 4, 2023

On May 4, 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU’) decided, in case C-487/21 , that the right to obtain a ‘copy’ of personal data means that the data subject must provide with a faithful and intelligible reproduction of all personal data. Background. Fulfilling the right of access.

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Technology Law Dispatch

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The Guidance provides advice to companies to help them comply with their obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) when monitoring anyone who performs work on their behalf. their right of erasure).

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LLRX

MAY 20, 2023

On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness.

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Eric Goldman

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

.] * * * The European Union’s Digital Services Act (“DSA”), a significant legislative act of 93 articles and 156 recitals, will become fully effective from this Saturday, February 17, 2024. The DSA promises to change the internet inside the EU, and likely create spillover effects outside the EU.

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Inside Privacy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On 3 October 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ ICO ”) finalized its Employment practices and data protection − Monitoring workers guidance (“ Guidance ”) to account for new types of work, including work from home, and the use of more sophisticated technologies for monitoring.

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Technology Law Dispatch

OCTOBER 2, 2023

On 11 September 2023, the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT), published the draft Data Protection (Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (DP Regulations), which seek to amend the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018).

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Technology Law Dispatch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

There is more clarity on the views of the UK data protection authority on whether a “Reject All” option in the first layer of a cookie consent management solution is required. This is more likely be compliant with data protection law, as firms will be better placed to demonstrate that the user has a genuine free choice.“

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Technology Law Dispatch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

2022 was another busy year in privacy and data protection. Regulations surrounding privacy and data continue to develop at a rapid pace. Andreas Splittgerber , Munich – “2023 will be a landmark year for AI regulations in Europe. Sven Schonhofen , Munich – “Cookie compliance will continue to be an enforcement trend.

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Technology Law Dispatch

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

C-453/21) , which addresses the question of the dismissal of a Data Protection Officer (“ DPO ”) and the interpretation of Article 38 of the EU GDPR. Whether Article 38(3) GDPR precluded member states from setting out further grounds for the dismissal of a DPO, beyond those laid out in the GDPR. […] 4.

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Inside Privacy

JANUARY 24, 2024

On 15 January 2024, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) announced the launch of a consultation series (“Consultation”) on how elements of data protection law apply to the development and use of generative AI (“GenAI”). Interested stakeholders are invited to provide feedback to the ICO by 1 March 2024.

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Inside Privacy

MAY 5, 2023

In the Court’s view, Article 82 requires establishing: (i) “damage”, either material or non-material; (ii) an actual infringement of the GDPR; and (iii) a causal link between the two. If you have any questions about the interaction between data protection and local laws we are happy to assist.

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