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Category: Privacy

UK-US Data Bridge heralds a new era of transatlantic data flow

Alongside the EU- and Swiss-US Data Privacy Frameworks, the implementation of the UK-US Data Bridge heralds a new era of transatlantic data flow, emphasizing the importance of data protection.   On 12th October 2023, a significant milestone was achieved as the UK-US Data Bridge officially became law, marking a new era of transatlantic data flow.

The Connecticut Data Privacy Act

The Connecticut Data Privacy Act regulates and protects the personal data of Connecticut residents and requires businesses to implement comprehensive data protection measures.    The Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CDPA) is a robust legal framework designed to protect citizens’ privacy rights and regulate how companies and organizations handle personal data. The CDPA, like other state

California Consumer Privacy Act: A Comprehensive Overview

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a landmark piece of legislation that aims to strengthen privacy rights and consumer protection for the residents of California. This legislation was enacted in June 2018 and became effective as of January 2020. In November of 2020, California the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) was approved, which amended

Top Data Protection Tools and Solutions for SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) require good data protection tools and solutions to safeguard valuable information and maintain compliance with data protection regulations. In this article we will explore some of the top data protection tools and solutions for SMBs.   Any business operating in today’s digital world has a responsibility to protect the personal

New adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

The European Union and the United States have reached a new agreement on data transfers, which will allow businesses to transfer data from the EU to companies participating in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.   The European Commission has recently announced a new adequacy decision for EU-US transfers, marking a significant development in the protection

ICO fines two UK companies £180,000 for unlawful marketing calls

The ICO fines two UK companies for breaching PECR and launches video guides for small businesses.   The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently fined two companies a total of £180,000 for making unlawful marketing calls. The companies, Ice Telecommunications Ltd and UK Direct Business Solutions Ltd, were found to have made thousands of unsolicited

CNIL selects three digital companies for an enhanced support program on data protection projects

CNIL selects three digital companies for an enhanced support program to promote innovative projects in data protection and privacy.   The French data protection authority, CNIL, has selected three digital companies for its Enhanced Support program: Contentsquare, Hugging Face and Lifen. The program aims to support innovative projects in the field of data protection and

ECJ ruling emphasizes importance of data subject rights to information

The ECJ ruling clarifies that data controllers must provide comprehensive and clear information to data subjects regarding the processing of their personal data, including their right to access and rectify their information.   The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a ruling on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that emphasizes the importance of

ECJ ruling on the right to compensation due to GDPR infringement

A recent ECJ ruling on the right to compensation due to GDPR infringement has clarified that individuals have the right to seek compensation for non-material damage. A recent ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has determined that individuals have the right to compensation for non-material damage as a result of GDPR violations. However,

Data protection guide for small businesses published by the EDPB

The EDPB has recently published a data protection guide for small businesses to aid with GDPR compliance.   The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has released a new guide aimed at helping small businesses comply with the GDPR, as stated in this report. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of the key principles of data