On June 12, 2019, the Belgian Data Protection Authority launched a public consultation on direct marketing with a view to updating its existing Direct Marketing Recommendation. This blog entry provides an overview of the consultation.
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Key Conclusions from Hunton Brussels Seminar on the Update of EU Standard Contractual Clauses for International Data Transfers
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Hunton Andrews Kurth and its Centre for Information Policy Leadership recently hosted more than 30 privacy leaders for a roundtable seminar on the update of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers. This blog entry provides highlights from the event.…
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New French Data Protection Act and Implementing Decree Take Force
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On June 1, 2019, New Decree No. 2019-536 took force, enabling the French Data Protection Act, as amended by an Ordinance of December 12, 2018, likewise to enter into force. This blog entry provides an overview of the developments. …
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ICO Reflects on a Year of GDPR
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The UK Information Commissioner’s Office recently published its reflections on the year that has passed since the implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation, together with a blog post by Elizabeth Denham, the UK Information Commissioner. …
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CNIL Fines French Real Estate Service Provider for Data Security and Retention Failures
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On June 6, 2019, the CNIL announced that it levied a fine of 400,000 Euros on SERGIC, a French real estate service provider. This blog entry provides an overview of the case. …
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CIPL Issues White Paper on GDPR One Year In: Practitioners Take Stock of the Benefits and Challenges
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On May 31, 2019, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP issued a white paper on “GDPR One Year In: Practitioners Take Stock of the Benefits and Challenges.” This blog entry details key points identified in the white paper. …
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Hunton Brussels Seminar on an Update of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers
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Hunton Andrews Kurth and its Centre for Information Policy Leadership are pleased to host a roundtable discussion on the update of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers, on June 12, 2019, in the firm’s Brussels office. This blog entry provides more information on the event and a link to register.…
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First Fine Imposed by the Belgian DPA Since GDPR
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On May 28, 2019, shortly after the appointment of the new Belgian commissioner and the Director of the Litigation Chamber, the Belgian Data Protection Authority imposed its first fine since the EU General Data Protection Regulation became applicable.…
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Irish Data Protection Commissioner Appointed to Second Term
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On May 27, 2019, the Irish government announced that Helen Dixon, who currently serves as Irish Data Protection Commissioner, was appointed to a second five-year term in her position. Her reappointment was approved by a May 27 Cabinet vote. …
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The EDPB Publishes Updated Enforcement Figures for the First Anniversary of the GDPR
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On May 22, 2019, the European Data Protection Board published a summary of enforcement actions taken by the European Economic Area Supervisory Authorities for the year following the GDPR’s entry into force. This blog entry provides an overview of the findings.…
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