Lineal Services

APRIL 22, 2025

The New Compliance Reality: Rising Expectations, Expanding Risks European legal and compliance teams are under increasing pressure. Regulatory investigations are growing in complexity, data sources are multiplying, and enforcement is becoming more aggressive.

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Inside Privacy

APRIL 28, 2023

On 29 March 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published updated Guidance on AI and data protection (the “Guidance”) following “requests from UK industry to clarify requirements for fairness in AI”. Additionally, the ICO have added a new annex on data protection fairness considerations across the AI lifecycle.

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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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Legal Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

New data protection laws, increasing regulation, greater risk of cyber attacks: The challenges for entrepreneurs are becoming ever greater. However, compliance can be largely automated through artificial intelligence. On September 1, a new data protection law (revDSG) has come into force in Switzerland.

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Kevin O'Keefe

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

On blogs, on websites, via contributed articles and more. Privacy and Data Protection: Advising on compliance with data protection laws, including GDPR in Europe and CCPA in California, especially for AI systems that process personal data. All Areas of the Law Required AI Insight Via Publishing 1.

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Debevoise Data Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

Building on prior European guidance , the French and Irish DPAs published guidance on the deployment of generative AI, large language models and data protection. To that end, the EDPB proposed designating DPAs as the “national competent authorities” under the AI Act to create a single point of contact.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Our top five European data protection developments from May are: UK guidance on ransom payments: The UK NCSC and various insurance industry bodies co-published guidance on key considerations for ransomware payments. These developments are covered in more detail below.

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Debevoise Data Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Privacy and Data Protection , a leading UK journal on practical data protection compliance issues, has featured in its latest edition an article by Robert Maddox and Stephanie Thomas on the hallmarks of effective data protection by design and default under the EU and UK GDPR.

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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

MAY 28, 2024

EDPB “Consent or pay” models: Businesses operating large online platforms should consider the European Data Protection Board’s recent opinion indicating that “consent or pay” models are unlikely to be GDPR-compliant.

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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. See our blog post here for further tips on managing the latest landscape.

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Debevoise Data Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

million fine against Austrian Post for channelling electronic data protection-related inquiries to a web form and not offering an additional email address, irrespective of the data subject option to also use non-electronic postal mail or customer service. See , our post on what to do in light of the new EU SCCs.

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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. We will continue to report on progress through the Blog. What to do: Companies transferring GDPR-covered personal data to the U.S. DPAs focus on cookies compliance and the ePrivacy Regulation progresses.

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Debevoise Data Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Our top-five European data protection developments from August are: Uber fined for personal data transfer: The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €290 million for the unlawful transfer of European drivers’ personal data to the U.S., without sufficient safeguards.

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Debevoise Data Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The AEPD held that a DPO cannot hold a position that leads them to determine the purposes and means of data processing. The scale and data protection risks associated with such technologies has been further complicated recently by their increasing integration with artificial intelligence systems.

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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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Eric Goldman

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Marketa Trimble [Eric’s introductory note: I briefly addressed the DSA in this blog post , along with the attached meme. The application of some DSA provisions will likely be tested with respect to their compliance with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights , such as the “crisis response mechanism” under DSA Article 36.

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Debevoise Data Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Regulators publish AI-related guidance to advise businesses on their existing obligations What happened : As discussed in previous blog posts , the EU AI Act, which has now concluded its passage through the EU “trilogue negotiations”, is expected to have a wide-reaching impact on businesses which use AI systems in, or sell them into, the EU.

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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

JUNE 8, 2023

Third country data transfers : Businesses that transfer personal data outside of the EEA may want to review their transfer mechanisms in light of new guidance on the EU and South East Asia SCCs, and the DPC’s record-breaking €1.2 82 (see our May 2021 , August 2021 , and October 2022 blog posts for previous developments).

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Debevoise Data Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Management will also face new overarching and specific obligations to approve, oversee and manage DORA-related compliance frameworks. The UK Government followed on 30 November 2022 with an announcement about its own expanded measures, which focus in particular on critical digital infrastructure.

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Inside Privacy

JULY 3, 2023

On 21 June 2023, at the close of a roundtable meeting of the G7 Data Protection and Privacy Authorities, regulators from the United States, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Canada and Japan published a joint “Statement on Generative AI” (“Statement”) (available here ).

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Debevoise Data Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Data protection & AI: In particular: (i) the French CNIL published its first set of guidance on GDPR compliance when developing AI tools; and (ii) the UK ICO issued a preliminary enforcement notice against Snap over its AI chatbot, alleging that Snap had not adequately assessed the privacy risks posed to child users of the tool.

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Debevoise Data Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Key takeaways this April include: UK children’s data protection focus continues: Businesses may wish to review policies and procedures for dealing with children’s data in light of recent UK ICO fines and guidance, especially to ensure that terms of use are adequately enforced.

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Debevoise Data Blog

MARCH 26, 2023

As multi-jurisdiction data protection concerns expand and opportunities to rely on a lead supervisory authority may narrow , the EDPB is emphasising consistency of decisions between national supervisory authorities through, among other measures, the development of approval procedures that require a cooperation phase and the creation of task forces.

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Debevoise Data Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

GDPR one-stop-shop: Businesses wishing to take advantage of the GDPR one-stop-shop system should take note of a new digest, published by the European Data Protection Board, which analyses the decisions made by so-called Lead Supervisory Authorities in this context.

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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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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 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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MatterSuite

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this blog, we will be learning how to build the right set of guidelines for outside counsel. Confidentiality and Data Security Standards To protect sensitive information, OCGs require outside counsel to follow strict confidentiality and cybersecurity protocols. What are Outside Counseling Guidelines? This includes.

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Debevoise Data Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

data bridge comes into force 12 October 2023 What happened : Parliament passed Regulations giving effect to the UK-U.S. data bridge from 12 October 2023. EU context, see this Debevoise blog. From 12 October, UK businesses can transfer UK GDPR-covered personal data to certified U.S. For the wider UK-U.S.-EU

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Debevoise Data Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When calculating the fine, the CNIL cited the large scale of the data processing and the high proportion of minors (38% were between 13 and 17) as aggravating factors. The fines follow non-compliance notices CNIL served to 60 organisations that did not allow users to refuse cookies as easily as to accept them.

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Debevoise Data Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Key takeaways from March include: CNIL data security practice guide: The French DPA published an update of its data security practice guide for data protection officers, chief information security officers, computer scientists and legal experts. To subscribe to the Data Blog, please click here.

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Debevoise Data Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This blog post addresses key aspects of the Amendments that impact multinational companies: (i) expanded extraterritorial effect; (ii) enhanced cross-border data transfer restrictions; and (iii) mandatory data breach notification. Companies will also be required to conduct a cross-border data transfer risk assessment.

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MatterSuite

JUNE 1, 2023

The repercussions of a data breach in the legal sector can be severe, ranging from reputational damage to regulatory non-compliance. In this blog, we will explore the essential elements of data security that every legal department should know of. We will delve into the potential risks and challenges faced by law firms.

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MatterSuite

JUNE 1, 2023

The repercussions of a data breach in the legal sector can be severe, ranging from reputational damage to regulatory non-compliance. In this blog, we will explore the essential elements of data security that every legal department should know of. We will delve into the potential risks and challenges faced by law firms.

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Debevoise Data Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

. : Business may want to revisit their cross-border data transfer arrangements following the new adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, assess whether they are eligible to self-certify and, if they are, whether it makes sense to. Data Privacy Framework (the “DPF”). What to do : For businesses in the U.S.,

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