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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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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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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Thailand’s First Personal Data Protection Law Enters into Effect
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On May 27, 2019, Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (A.D. 2019) was finally published in the Government Gazette, and thus became effective on May 28, 2019. …
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The EDPB Publishes Updated Enforcement Figures for the First Anniversary of the GDPR
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On May 22, 2019, the European Data Protection Board published a summary of enforcement actions taken by the European Economic Area Supervisory Authorities for the year following the GDPR’s entry into force. This blog entry provides an overview of the findings.…
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China Ministries Jointly Release Guidelines for Protecting Personal Information Online
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On April 11, 2019, three Chinese bodies issued the Guide to Protection of Security of Internet Personal Information. This blog entry provides an overview of the Guide.…
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CNIL Unveils 2019 Inspection Program and 2018 Annual Activity Report
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The French Data Protection Authority recently published its Annual Activity Report for 2018 and released its annual inspection program for 2019. …
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EDPB Publishes Guidelines on the Contractual Legal Basis for Data Processing of Online Services
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On April 12, 2019, the European Data Protection Board published draft guidelines 2/2019 on the processing of personal data in the context of the provision of online services to data subjects. This blog entry provides an overview of the Guidelines.…
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CNIL Launches Public Consultation on Draft Standards on HR Data Processing and Whistleblowing Hotlines
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On April 11, 2019, the French Data Protection Authority launched an online public consultation regarding two new CNIL draft standards concerning the processing of personal data for (1) core HR management purposes and (2) the operation of a whistleblowing hotline.…
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Nigeria Issues New Data Protection Regulation
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Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency recently issued the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019. This blog entry provides key elements of the Regulation.…
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