The European Data Protection Board recently published Guidelines on the Targeting of Social Media Users, which aim to provide practical guidance on the role and responsibilities of social media providers and those using targeting services.
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European Parliament Meeting on Future of EU-U.S. Data Flows
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On September 3, 2020, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs of the European Parliament held a meeting to discuss the future of EU-U.S. data flows following the Schrems II judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union.…
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German DPA Issues Guidance on Data Transfers Following Schrems II
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On August 24, 2020, the Data Protection Authority of the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg issued guidance on international data transfers following the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Schrems II case.…
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European Commission Adopts Communication on Brexit Readiness
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On July 9, 2020, the European Commission adopted a Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions aimed to help national authorities, businesses and citizens prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period on December 31, 2020.…
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EU Commission Launches Public Consultation on NIS Directive Revision
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On June 25, 2020, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the revision of the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems. …
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European Commission Releases First Report on Evaluation of GDPR
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On June 24, 2020, the European Commission submitted its first report on the evaluation and review of the GDPR to the European Parliament and Council. The report will be produced at four year intervals going forward.…
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EDPB Releases Statement on the Processing of Personal Data in the Context of Reopening Borders Following the COVID-19 Outbreak
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On June 16, 2020, the European Data Protection Board released a statement on the processing of personal data in the context of reopening borders following the COVID-19 outbreak.…
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EDPB Releases Statement on Interoperability of Contact Tracing Apps
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On June 16, 2020, the European Data Protection Board released a statement on the data protection impact of the interoperability of contact tracing apps within the EU.…
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EDPB Releases Statement on Restrictions on Data Subject Rights in Connection with the State of Emergency in Member States
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On June 2, 2020, the European Data Protection Board announced that it had released a statement on restrictions on data subject rights in connection with the state of emergency in EU Member States amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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EU Council Presidency Releases Progress Report on Draft ePrivacy Regulation
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On June 3, 2020, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union published a progress report on the proposed Regulation concerning the Respect for Private Life and the Protection of Personal Data in Electronic Communications and Repealing Directive 2002/58/EC, better known as “the Draft ePrivacy Regulation.”…
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