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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International
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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APEC Endorses Additional U.S. CBPR and PRP Accountability Agent
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On May 31, 2019, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation endorsed Schellman & Company as the second U.S. Accountability Agent to oversee its Cross-Border Privacy Rules and Privacy Recognition for Processors systems. This blog entry provides an overview of the developments. …
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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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China’s Cybersecurity Administration Issues Draft Regulations Aimed at Protecting Minors
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On May 31, 2019, the Cyberspace Administration of China released Draft Regulations on Network Protection of Minor’s Personal Information. This blog entry provides an overview of the proposed provisions.…
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CIPL Responds to ICO Draft Code of Practice for Age Appropriate Design
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On May 31, 2019, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP submitted comments to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office public consultation on its draft code of practice for age appropriate design for online services. This blog entry provides an overview of the comments. …
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China Issues Draft of Data Security Administrative Measures
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On May 28, 2019, the Cyberspace Administration of China released draft Data Security Administrative Measures for public comment. This blog entry provides an overview of the proposed provisions.…
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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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