On July 3, 2023, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo issued a statement confirming that the U.S. has fulfilled its commitments for implementing the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
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EDPB Adopts Guidance on Controller Binding Corporate Rules
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On June 30, 2023, the European Data Protection Board published Recommendations 1/2022 on the Application for Approval and on the elements and principles to be found in Controller Binding Corporate Rules (Art. 47 GDPR), which were adopted on June 20, 2023. …
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Council and European Parliament Reach Political Agreement on the Data Act
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On June 27, 2023, the Council and the European Parliament reached a Political Agreement on the Proposal for a Regulation on harmonized rules on fair access to and use of data.
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UK ICO Reminds Businesses of Privacy Risks in AI
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On June 15, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office called for businesses to address the privacy risks posed by generative artificial intelligence before “rushing to adopt the technology.” …
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European Parliament Agrees on Position on the AI Act
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On June 14, 2023, the European Parliament approved its negotiating mandate regarding the EU’s Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence, and the vote in the Parliament means that EU institutions may now start trilogue negotiations. …
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EDPB Adopts Guidelines on the Calculation of Administrative Fines
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On June 7, 2023, the European Data Protection Board adopted the final version of its Guidelines on the calculation of administrative fines under the GDPR. …
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EDPB Elects a New Chair
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On May 25, 2023, the European Data Protection Board elected Anu Talus, head of the Finish data protection authority, as its new Chair, replacing Andrea Jelinek. …
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UK Information Commissioner Delivers Opening Remarks at European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
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On May 23, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner, John Edwards, delivered the opening remarks at the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs. …
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Irish Regulator Fines Meta 1.2 Billion Euros and Orders it to Cease Data Transfers to the U.S.
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On May 22, 2023, the Irish Data Protection Commission announced a €1.2 billion fine against Meta Ireland for unlawfully transferring personal data to the U.S. …
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EDPB Adopts Guidelines on Facial Recognition in the Area of Law Enforcement
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On May 17, 2023, the European Data Protection Board adopted the final version of its Guidelines on facial recognition technologies in the area of law enforcement. …
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