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British Columbia Privacy Commissioner Discusses New Privacy Management Program Guidance

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On May 4, 2012, Marty Abrams, President of the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP (“the Centre”), interviewed British Columbia’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham during the Centre’s First Friday call. Commissioner Denham discussed the April 2012 release of “Getting Accountability Right with a Privacy Management Program,” new guidance issued by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Alberta and British Columbia. The guidance addresses the Commissioners’ expectations for accountable privacy programs as required by Canadian law. Commissioner Denham described the guidance as “a tool to help organizations comply with the law,” providing “a roadmap to sound data governance,” with clear, practical terms for organizations to achieve accountability.

Tags: Accountability, British Columbia, Canada, Marty Abrams

European Data Protection Commissioners Close Spring Conference with a Resolution

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

As we previously reported, on May 3-4, 2012, the European data protection authorities’ (“DPAs’”) Spring Conference was held in Luxembourg, and the Data Protection Commissioners closed the conference by issuing a resolution on European data protection reform. In their resolution, the Data Protection Commissioners expressed general satisfaction with the ongoing modernization of the data protection frameworks of the European Union, the Council of Europe and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Tags: Accountability, Data Protection Authority, EU Data Protection Directive, EU Member States, OECD

Australian Government Moves Forward with Privacy Reform Legislation

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On May 2, 2012, Australia’s Attorney General Nicola Roxon announced that the Australian government will introduce a bill to the Australian Parliament that will enact a number of the recommendations from the 2008 Law Reform Commission Report (ALRC Report 108) and reform privacy law in Australia. Discussion drafts of segments of the bill were considered by a Senate Committee in 2011. On May 4, Australian Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim presented an overview of the draft legislation at an event held during the iappANZ Privacy Awareness Week. Commissioner Pilgrim noted that the legislative package includes: Continue reading…

Tags: Accountability, Australia, Consumer Protection, Credit Report, Data Transfer, International Association of Privacy Professionals, Legislation, Malcolm Crompton

EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding Addresses European Data Protection Authorities at Spring Conference

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On May 3, 2012, Viviane Reding, Justice Commissioner and European Commission Vice-President, delivered a speech during the European data protection authorities’ (“DPAs’”) Spring Conference, which was held in closed sessions in Luxembourg. In her speech, Commissioner Reding discussed how the proposed EU Data Protection Regulation aimed to empower the DPAs and addressed some of the DPAs’ primary concerns with the reform.

Tags: Accountability, Article 29 Working Party, Data Protection Authority, Data Transfer, EU Data Protection Directive, EU Member States, Legislation, Privacy By Design

Hunton & Williams Privacy Professionals to Speak at the 2012 IAPP Europe Data Protection Intensive

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Join Hunton & Williams at the 2012 Europe Data Protection Intensive, now hosted by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (“IAPP”) in London, April 25-26, 2012. Hunton & Williams privacy professionals will be featured speakers in the following sessions: Continue reading…

Tags: Accountability, Binding Corporate Rules, Bridget Treacy, CNIL, EU Data Protection Directive, International Association of Privacy Professionals, Ireland, Lisa Sotto, Richard Thomas, Rosemary Jay, United Kingdom

Canadian Privacy Authorities Release Accountability Guidance

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On April 17, 2012, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Alberta and British Columbia released guidance on their expectations for accountable privacy programs as required by Canadian law. The guidance, entitled “Getting Accountability Right with a Privacy Management Program,” discusses the building blocks of a comprehensive privacy program for businesses of all sizes. Although intended for a Canadian audience, the paper likely will have worldwide influence given recent privacy law developments around the globe.

Tags: Accountability, Binding Corporate Rules, Canada, Federal Trade Commission, Latin America

Article 29 Working Party Opines on Proposed EU Data Protection Law Reform Package

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On March 23, 2012, the Article 29 Working Party (the “Working Party”) adopted an Opinion on the European Commission’s data protection law reform proposals, including the draft Regulation that is of particular importance for businesses. The Working Party’s Opinion serves as the national data protection authorities’ contribution to the legislative process before the European Parliament and the European Council.

Tags: Accountability, Article 29 Working Party, Binding Corporate Rules, Cookies, Data Controller, Data Processor, Data Protection Authority, Data Transfer, EU Data Protection Directive, EU Member States, European Commission, IP Address, Privacy By Design, Right to be Forgotten, Safe Harbor

FTC Privacy Report Emphasizes Privacy by Design, Individual Control and Transparency

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On March 26, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission issued a new privacy report entitled “Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: A Proposed Framework for Businesses and Policymakers.” The report charts a path forward for companies to act in the interest of protecting consumer privacy.

In his introductory remarks, FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz indicated his support for Do Not Track stating, “Simply put, your computer is your property; no one has the right to put anything on it that you don’t want.” In later comments he predicted that if effective Do Not Track mechanisms are not available by the end of this year, the new Congress likely would introduce a legislative solution.

Tags: Accountability, APEC, Consent Order, Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce, Do Not Track, EU Data Protection Directive, Facebook, Federal Trade Commission, Google, Jon Leibowitz, Legislation, Obama, OECD, Privacy By Design

White House Announces Its Highly Anticipated Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

The White House today released its long-awaited report outlining a framework for U.S. data protection and privacy policy. As expected, “Consumer Data Privacy in a Networked World: A Framework for Protecting Privacy and Promoting Global Innovation in the Global Digital Economy” articulates a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights based on the individual’s right to exercise control over what personal data companies collect from the individual and how companies use the data. The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights, which reflects principles of fair information practices and applies to personal data, sets forth individual rights for consumers and corresponding obligations of companies in connection with personal data. It also provides for the consumer’s right to:

transparent privacy and data security practices;
expect that companies will collect, use and disclose data in a manner consistent with the context in which it was collected;
have their data handled in a secure manner;
access and correct personal data;
set reasonable limits on the personal data that companies collect and retain; and
have personal data handled by companies with appropriate measures in place to assure they adhere to the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights.

Tags: Accountability, Congress, Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce, Fair Information Practice Principles, Federal Trade Commission, Legislation, Obama, State Attorneys General

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Tag Archives: Accountability

British Columbia Privacy Commissioner Discusses New Privacy Management Program Guidance

European Data Protection Commissioners Close Spring Conference with a Resolution

Australian Government Moves Forward with Privacy Reform Legislation

EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding Addresses European Data Protection Authorities at Spring Conference

Hunton & Williams Privacy Professionals to Speak at the 2012 IAPP Europe Data Protection Intensive

Canadian Privacy Authorities Release Accountability Guidance

Article 29 Working Party Opines on Proposed EU Data Protection Law Reform Package

White House Announces Its Highly Anticipated Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights

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