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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

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

French Data Protection Authority Unveils Its Agenda for 2012

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On April 19, 2012, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) issued a press release detailing its enforcement agenda for 2012. In a report adopted March 29, 2012, the CNIL announced that it will conduct 450 on-site inspections this year, with particular focus on the specific themes described below. The CNIL also indicated that it will continue the work started in 2011 with at least 150 additional inspections related to video surveillance, especially with respect to surveillance in locations that are frequented by large numbers of individuals.

Tags: Cloud Computing, CNIL, Data Controller, Data Protection Authority, EU Member States, France, Video Surveillance

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

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

French Court of Cassation Excludes Application of Data Protection Act to Competition Authority’s Investigation

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On November 30, 2011, the French Court of Cassation upheld a decision that excluded the application of the French Data Protection Act (Loi relative à l’informatique, aux fichiers et aux libertés) to an investigation conducted by the French Competition Authority (Autorité de la Concurrence) on the grounds that the search and seizure was authorized by an “freedoms and custody judge” (juge des libertés et de la détention).

Tags: CNIL, Data Protection Authority, Employee Monitoring, EU Member States, France

German Data Protection Association Issues Report on “Uniform Data Protection Law in Europe through Regulation”

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On November 17, 2011, the German Association for Data Protection and Data Security (“GDD”) held its 35th Privacy Conference (“DAFTA”) in Cologne, Germany. At the opening plenary session, Paul Nemitz, Director for Fundamental Rights and Citizenship of the European Commission, announced that the European Commission plans to implement a Regulation that is directly applicable to all EU Member States, to harmonize data protection laws in Europe.

Tags: Consumer Protection, Data Protection Authority, EU Member States, European Commission, Germany

French Data Protection Authority Unveils 2010 Annual Activity Report

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Hunton & Williams LLP

On November 16, 2011, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) published its Annual Activity Report for 2010 (the “Report”) highlighting its main 2010 accomplishments and outlining some of its priorities for the upcoming year. This year’s Report covers events that occurred since last year’s publication of the Annual Activity Report for 2009.

Tags: Apple Inc., CCTV, CNIL, Data Controller, Data Protection Authority, Data Transfer, Employee Monitoring, EU Data Protection Directive, EU Member States, Facebook, France, Google, LinkedIn, Penalty, Right to be Forgotten, Social Media, Twitter, Video Surveillance

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Tag Archives: EU Member States

European Data Protection Commissioners Close Spring Conference with a Resolution

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

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

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

EU and U.S. Formulating a Privacy Framework Agreement

French Court of Cassation Excludes Application of Data Protection Act to Competition Authority’s Investigation

German Data Protection Association Issues Report on “Uniform Data Protection Law in Europe through Regulation”

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