Recent developments in the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone to facilitate cross-border data transfers are expected to provide greater flexibility in exporting data from China, which has been stymied by the Cyberspace Administration of China’s strict cross-border data transfer regulations proposed in December 2023.
Continue Reading China Plans to Accelerate Cross-Border Data Transfers by Implementing Trial Rules in Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone
Compliance
UK ICO Warns Organizations to Make Advertising Cookies Compliant Following Call to Action
On January 31, 2024, the UK ICO released a statement in response to its requirement that the UK’s biggest websites comply with data protection laws when using cookies. The ICO said that it received “an overwhelmingly positive response,” with 38 of the 58 organizations having changed their cookie banners in order to come into compliance.
Continue Reading UK ICO Warns Organizations to Make Advertising Cookies Compliant Following Call to Action
NYDFS Issues $8 Million Fine Against Virtual Currency Company
On January 12, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) announced a consent order with virtual currency company Genesis Global Trading, Inc. (“Genesis”) for “significant” failings in Genesis’ Anti-Money Laundering and cybersecurity compliance frameworks. According to the NYDFS, Genesis’ failure to comply with the NYDFS’ virtual currency and cybersecurity regulations left the company vulnerable to cybersecurity risks and related unlawful activity. Continue Reading NYDFS Issues $8 Million Fine Against Virtual Currency Company
ICO Publishes Employment Guidance for Consultation
On December 12, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office announced that it is producing an online resource relating to employment practices and data protection. …
Continue Reading ICO Publishes Employment Guidance for Consultation
CIPL Releases Paper on Privacy-Enhancing and Privacy-Preserving Technologies: Understanding the Role of PETs and PPTs in the Digital Age
On December 12, 2023, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP released a white paper on Privacy-Enhancing and Privacy-Preserving Technologies: Understanding the Role of PETs and PPTs in the Digital Age. …
Continue Reading CIPL Releases Paper on Privacy-Enhancing and Privacy-Preserving Technologies: Understanding the Role of PETs and PPTs in the Digital Age
European Lawmakers Reach a Political Agreement on the AI Act
On December 8, 2023, the European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement on the EU’s Regulation laying down harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence. …
Continue Reading European Lawmakers Reach a Political Agreement on the AI Act
UK ICO Issues Statement on the Use of Cookies
On November 21, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office issued a statement explaining that it has recently written to companies operating some of the UK’s most visited websites regarding their compliance with data protection laws when using cookies.
Continue Reading UK ICO Issues Statement on the Use of Cookies
NYDFS Updates Its Cybersecurity Regulation to Protect Against Growing Cyber Threats
On November 1, 2023, New York Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services amended its Cybersecurity Regulation applicable to covered financial institutions. …
Continue Reading NYDFS Updates Its Cybersecurity Regulation to Protect Against Growing Cyber Threats
China Proposes New Rules for Data Transfers
On September 28, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China released the “Provisions on Regulating and Facilitating Cross-Border Data Flows” for public comment. …
Continue Reading China Proposes New Rules for Data Transfers
Massachusetts Sports Wagering and Data Privacy Regulations Take Effect
On August 8, 2023, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved 205 CMR 257: Sports Wagering Data Privacy, a set of regulations designed to create new rights and obligations with respect to sports betting operators’ use of patrons’ Confidential Information or Personally Identifiable Information. The regulations took effect on September 1, 2023.
Continue Reading Massachusetts Sports Wagering and Data Privacy Regulations Take Effect