On March 16, 2022, Google announced the launch of its new analytics solution, Google Analytics 4, which will no longer store IP address.
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European Commission Publishes Draft Data Act
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On February 23, 2022, the European Commission adopted a Proposal for a Regulation on harmonized rules on fair access to and use of data, also known as the Data Act. This blog entry provides key highlights on the Data Act.
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French CNIL Releases 2022 Enforcement Priorities
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On February 15, 2022, the French Data Protection Authority published its enforcement priority topics for 2022, which focused on direct marketing, monitoring teleworking employees and cloud computing. …
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French CNIL Rules EU-U.S. Data Transfers Through the Use of Analytics Cookie to be Unlawful
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On February 10, 2022, the French Data Protection Authority ruled that transfers of personal data from the EU to the U.S. through the use of an analytics cookie to be unlawful.
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Belgian DPA Finds IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework in Violation of the GDPR
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On February 2, 2022, the Litigation Chamber of the Belgian Data Protection Authority imposed a 250,000 Euro fine against the Interactive Advertising Bureau Europe for several alleged infringements of the GDPR, following an investigation into IAB Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework.
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Update: International Data Transfer Agreement and Addendum Replace SCCs
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On August 11, 2021, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office launched a consultation on its draft international data transfer agreement and guidance for organizations on international transfers. Once finalized, the agreement will replace the existing EU Standard Contractual Clauses in the UK.
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Key GDPR Compliance Issues to Watch in the Artificial Intelligence Space
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In a recent article published by Infosecurity Magazine to mark the occasion of Data Privacy Day 2022, Hunton attorneys David Dumont and Anna Pateraki discuss the key GDPR compliance considerations that businesses should consider when relying on AI-driven solutions. This blog entry provides a link to access the article.
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Austrian DPA Finds Data Transfers Resulting from Analytics Cookie Use to Be in Violation of GDPR Data Transfer Requirements
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The Austrian data protection authority recently published a decision finding that the use of Google Analytics cookies violates both Chapter V of the GDPR, which establishes the rules on international data transfers, and the Schrems II judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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CNIL Published Guidelines on Re-Use of Personal Data by Data Processors
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The CNIL recently published guidelines on the re-use of personal data by data processors for their own purposes (such as product improvement or development of new products and services) under the GDPR. We have outlined key takeaways from the Guidelines in this blog post.
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EDPS Issues Decision on EU Parliament’s Cookie Violations
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The European Data Protection Supervisor recently issued a decision against the European Parliament in a case that resulted from a complaint submitted by certain Members of the European Parliament who alleged that the Parliament’s use of cookies violated data protection law, including requirements regarding the transfer of personal data outside of the EU. …
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