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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

Article 29 Working Party Releases Opinion on Facial Recognition Technology

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On March 22, 2012, the Article 29 Working Party (the “Working Party”), adopted an Opinion analyzing the privacy and data protection law framework applicable to the use of facial recognition technology in online and mobile services, such as social networks and smartphones. The Working Party defines facial recognition as the “automatic processing of digital images which contain the faces of individuals for the purpose of identification, authentication/verification or categorization of those individuals.”

Tags: Article 29 Working Party, Data Controller, Facial Recognition Technology

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

German DPAs Issue Resolutions and Address a Wide Range of Topics at Annual Conference

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On March 22, 2012, the 83rd Conference of the German Data Protection Commissioners came to an end in Potsdam. The attendees indicated their general support for the European Commission’s proposed reform package aimed at modernizing and harmonizing data protection laws in the EU, but insist that Member States should have the authority to implement more stringent data protection measures for the area of public administration.

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Tags: Article 29 Working Party, Data Protection Authority, EU Data Protection Directive, EU Member States, European Commission, Germany, Legislation, Telecommunications

2012 IAPP Global Privacy Summit

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

Join us at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (“IAPP”) Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C., March 7-9, 2012. Hunton & Williams privacy professionals will be featured speakers in the following sessions:

Mending Fences after a Breach
Thursday, March 8, 12:15 p.m.
Speakers include: Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the Global Privacy and Data Security practice, Hunton & Williams LLP; Susan Grant, Director of Consumer Protection, Consumer Federation of America; and Joanne B. McNabb, Chief, California Office of Privacy Protection. Continue reading…

Tags: Article 29 Working Party, Binding Corporate Rules, Bridget Treacy, Canada, Christopher Graham, CNIL, Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, Fred Cate, Information Commissioners Office, International Association of Privacy Professionals, Ireland, Jacob Kohnstamm, Lisa Sotto, Marty Abrams, Mexico, Nuala OConnor Kelly, Peter Hustinx, United Kingdom

American Bar Association Asks Courts to Consider Foreign Privacy Laws

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

The American Bar Association’s (“ABA’s”) House of Delegates adopted a non-binding resolution urging courts to consider foreign data protection and privacy laws when resolving discovery issues. The full text of the resolution is as follows:

“RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges that, where possible in the context of the proceedings before them, U.S. federal, state, territorial, tribal and local courts consider and respect, as appropriate, the data protection and privacy laws of any applicable foreign sovereign, and the interests of any person who is subject to or benefits from such laws, with regard to data sought in discovery in civil litigation.”

Tags: American Bar Association, Article 29 Working Party, Cross-Border Data Flow, Data Controller, EU Data Protection Directive, European Commission, France, Litigation, Penalty

Article 29 Working Party Issues Guidance on European Patients Smart Open Services

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On January 25, 2012, the Article 29 Working Party (the “Working Party”) issued a Working Document providing guidance on data protection issues relating to the European Patients Smart Open Services (“epSOS”) project. epSOS is a pilot project focused on developing an information and communications technology infrastructure that enables access to patient health information (i.e., Patient Summaries) among different EU Member States for the purpose of providing medical treatment. The project also aims to facilitate the cross-border use of electronic prescriptions (i.e., ePrescriptions). epSOS involves the collaboration of a significant number of health care provider organizations and companies that contribute their knowledge and expertise to the project.

Tags: Article 29 Working Party, Cross-Border Data Flow, Data Controller, Data Protection Authority, EU Member States, Protected Health Information

EU and U.S. Formulating a Privacy Framework Agreement

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

As reported in BNA’s Privacy Law Watch, EU Member States are working on an overarching privacy framework agreement with the United States. The framework agreement, which may be used as a starting point for future negotiations, aims to reduce the amount of time and resources required to prepare new agreements between the European Union and the United States.

Tags: Article 29 Working Party, David Vladeck, EU Member States, Federal Trade Commission, Jon Leibowitz, OECD, Viviane Reding

European Commission Publishes Data Protection Law Reform Package

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On January 25, 2012, the European Commission published its long-awaited legislative package to reform EU data protection rules. The package includes a regulation that covers data processing in the private sector and by public authorities and a directive covering data processing for criminal justice purposes, as well as a communication, a report on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation, and an impact assessment with a summary.

Tags: Article 29 Working Party, EU Data Protection Directive, European Commission

Article 29 Working Party Rejects Industry Self-Regulatory Code on Online Behavioral Advertising

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On December 8, 2011, the Article 29 Working Party (the “Working Party”) adopted an Opinion on the European Advertising Standards Alliance (“EASA”) and IAB Europe best practice recommendations for the online behavioral advertising (“OBA”) industry to comply with Article 5.3 of the revised e-Privacy Directive 2002/58/EC (the “cookie clause”). The cookie clause requires a user’s informed consent for the use of cookies and similar technologies that store and access information in the user’s terminal device. Finding practical ways of complying with the cookie clause has proven challenging for the OBA industry, which relies heavily on these kinds of tracking mechanisms.

Tags: Advertisement, Article 29 Working Party, Cookies, E-Privacy Directive, Opt-In Consent

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

Article 29 Working Party Releases Opinion on Facial Recognition Technology

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

German DPAs Issue Resolutions and Address a Wide Range of Topics at Annual Conference

2012 IAPP Global Privacy Summit

American Bar Association Asks Courts to Consider Foreign Privacy Laws

Article 29 Working Party Issues Guidance on European Patients Smart Open Services

EU and U.S. Formulating a Privacy Framework Agreement

European Commission Publishes Data Protection Law Reform Package

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