On July 3, 2013, the French data protection authority released its decision in a case against an information systems consulting company, imposing a fine of EUR 10,000 for privacy violations concerning the company’s CCTV system.
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Article 29 Working Party Clarifies Purpose Limitation Principle; Opines on Big and Open Data
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On April 2, 2013, the Article 29 Working Party adopted an opinion analyzing the scope of the purpose limitation principle, including recommendations on how to strengthen the principle in the context of the proposed General Data Protection Regulation.…
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French Data Protection Authority Discloses Its 2013 Inspection Program
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On March 19, 2013, the French Data Protection Authority announced its annual inspection program, providing an overview of its inspections of data controllers in 2012 and a list of inspections planned for 2013. …
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French Data Protection Authority Unveils 2010 Annual Activity Report
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On November 16, 2011, the French Data Protection Authority published its Annual Activity Report for 2010. The Report highlights the CNIL’s major accomplishments from 2010 and its priorities for 2011, and includes recommendations for the revision of the EU data protection framework.…
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UK Chancellor Kenneth Clarke Discusses Data Protection Issues
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On May 26, 2011, the United Kingdom’s Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Kenneth Clarke spoke before the British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium, focusing on data protection and discussing the introduction of a major bill to enhance individual freedom in the UK.
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Comprehensive Personal Data Protection Law Enacted in Korea
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Kwang Hyun Ryoo from Bae, Kim & Lee LLC analyzes Korea’s long-awaited Personal Information Protection Act, which was enacted on March 29, 2011.
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German Government Moves on Draft Law Regarding Employee Data Protection
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On August 25, 2010, the German government approved a draft law that would amend the German Federal Data Protection Act with respect to certain provisions regarding data protection in the employment context.
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French Data Protection Authority Publishes Opinion Regarding New Security Bill
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On June 21, 2010, the CNIL published an opinion regarding a recently passed bill intended to strengthen French national security through new law enforcement measures.
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French Data Protection Authority Unveils 2010 Inspections Report
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On March 17, 2010, the French Data Protection Authority published a report concerning on-site inspections and outlined its objectives for the coming year. The report indicated that the CNIL plans to conduct at least 300 inspections throughout France in 2010.
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