On September 16, 2016, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published a 13-step guidance document to help organizations prepare for the EU General Data Protection Regulation.… Continue Reading
On September 8, 2016, Advocate General Paolo Mengozzi of the Court of Justice of the European Union issued his Opinion on the compatibility of the draft agreement between Canada and the EU on the transfer of passenger name record data with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. … Continue Reading
On July 25, 2016, the Article 29 Working Party and the European Data Protection Supervisor released their respective Opinions regarding the evaluation and review of Directive 2002/58/EC on privacy and electronic communications. Both the Working Party and the EDPS stressed that new rules should complement the protections available under the EU General Data Protection Regulation. … Continue Reading
On July 26, 2016, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it had launched a new website that provides individuals and companies with additional information regarding the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework.… Continue Reading
On July 26, 2016, Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, the Chairwoman of the Article 29 Working Party of data protection regulators announced that EU data protection regulators will not challenge the adequacy of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield for at least one year. … Continue Reading
Hunton partner Lisa Sotto and associate Chris Hydak recently published an article in Law360 entitled “The EU-U.S. Privacy Shield: A How-To Guide,” detailing the Privacy Shield principles, the benefits of certification, how the Shield will be enforced, and the challenges and risks associated with the future of the Privacy Shield. This blog post contains a link to the full article. … Continue Reading
On July 20, 2016, the French Data Protection Authority announced that it issued a formal notice to Microsoft Corporation ordering the company to address several alleged violations of the French Data Protection Act concerning the Windows 10 operating system.… Continue Reading
On July 19, 2016, Advocate General Saugmandsgaard Oe published his Opinion on two cases that sought to establish whether a general obligation to retain data is compatible with the fundamental rights to privacy and data protection under EU law.… Continue Reading
On July 12, 2016, the EU Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Vera Jourova and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the formal adoption of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework, which is composed of an Adequacy Decision and accompanying Annexes. … Continue Reading
On July 6, 2016, the Bavarian Data Protection Authority issued a short paper on video surveillance under the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The paper is part of a series of papers that the Bavarian DPA will issue periodically on specific processing activities under GDPR. … Continue Reading
On July 8, 2016, EU representatives on the Article 31 Committee approved the final version of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield to permit transatlantic transfers of personal data from the EU to the U.S.… Continue Reading
On July 6, 2016, the European Parliament adopted the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems, which will come into force in August 2016. The NIS Directive is part of the European Commission’s cybersecurity strategy for the European Union, and is designed to increase cooperation between EU Member States on cybersecurity issues.… Continue Reading
On July 5, 2016, the European Commission announced the launch of a new public-private partnership on cybersecurity, as part of its Digital Single Market and EU Cybersecurity strategies.… Continue Reading
On June 28, 2016, the UK Information Commissioner's Office released its Annual Report for 2015 - 2016. This blog post provides a summary of the report.… Continue Reading
On June 30, 2016, a joint committee composed of representatives from both chambers of the French Parliament reached a common position on the French ‘Digital Republic’ Bill that rejects the data localization amendment previously approved by the French Senate, but significantly amends other aspects of the French Data Protection Act. … Continue Reading
On June 29, 2015, Politico reported that it has obtained updated EU-U.S. Privacy Shield documents following the latest negotiations between U.S. and EU government authorities. … Continue Reading
With the EU Data Protection Regulation enacted and due to come into force in May 2018, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams and AvePoint have launched a global survey to enable organizations to benchmark their readiness for the GDPR. This blog post contains a link to the survey. … Continue Reading
On June 23, 2016, the UK held a referendum to decide upon its continued membership in the European Union. The outcome has resulted in the decision for the UK to withdraw its membership from the European Union. Despite the result, data protection standards are unlikely to be affected.… Continue Reading
On June 22, 2016, the Bavarian Data Protection Authority issued a short paper on certifications under Article 42 of the General Data Protection Regulation. The GDPR will become effective on May 25, 2018.… Continue Reading
Hunton & Williams announces its participation with the Global Legal Group in the publication of the third edition of the book The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Data Protection 2016. The guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with a comprehensive worldwide legal analysis of the laws and regulations relating to data protection. … Continue Reading
On June 16, 2016, the French Data Protection Authority launched a public consultation on the four priority topics identified in the Article 29 Working Party's action plan for the implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation.… Continue Reading
According to Bloomberg BNA, the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework could be approved by the European Commission in early July and the previously released draft adequacy decision is expected to be modified.… Continue Reading
On June 13, 2016, the U.S. government expressed its wish to join the legal proceedings brought by Max Schrems concerning the validity of international data transfers under EU Standard Contractual Clauses. … Continue Reading
