At the 32nd International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners in Jerusalem, the CNIL proposed a resolution calling for the adoption of global privacy standards.
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Live Coverage from Jerusalem: FTC Admitted as a Member of the International Group of Data Protection Commissioners
At the 32nd International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners in Jerusalem, the international group of data protection commissioners today admitted the U.S. Federal Trade Commission into membership.
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Live Coverage from Jerusalem: Day One Focuses on the Future Challenges of Privacy and Data Protection
On the first day of the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners, there is much discussion surrounding the founding principles of data protection, but also on the future challenges of safeguarding the fundamental rights of privacy and data protection in a world of ubiquitous computing and social networking.
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Live Coverage from Jerusalem
Hunton & Williams and the Centre for information Policy Leadership are reporting live from the 32nd International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners in Jerusalem. Five privacy professionals from the firm and the Centre were invited to speak at the Conference.
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Accountability Phase II – Demonstrating and Measuring Accountability
On October 26, 2010, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership released its long-awaited paper, “Demonstrating and Measuring Accountability, Accountability Phase II – The Paris Project” at the 32nd International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners in Jerusalem, Israel.
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Israeli Supervisor of Banks Issues Letter on Social Networking
On July 28, 2010, Israel’s banking regulator issued a letter expressing concern regarding the use of online social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace and YouTube, by banks and their employees.
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Irish Government Challenges Adequacy Level of Data Protection in Israel
On July 6, 2010, Ireland raised objections regarding the adequacy of Israeli data protection law, thus requiring the European Commission to undertake a full review before making a final decision on the legitimacy of data transfers to Israel.
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Israel’s Privacy Regulator Imposes a $70,000 Fine for Illegal Trading of Personal Data
A recent fine against M.N.R. Data Systems illustrates an increase in enforcement by Israel’s privacy regulator. The Israeli parliament is considering a bill that would significantly increase ILITA’s enforcement authority.
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International Data Protection Authorities Scold Google Over Privacy Concerns
Data protection authorities from ten countries around the world issued a strongly worded letter to Google expressing concern about the company’s privacy practices, and signaling an intent to pursue multilateral enforcement measures.
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Landmark Israeli Supreme Court Case: Online Anonymity Is a Constitutional Right
In a landmark holding, the Israeli Supreme Court restricted the unmasking of an anonymous defendant on an online defamation case, holding that online anonymity is a constitutional right derived from the right to privacy and free speech.
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