On March 31, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published a short statement on its website regarding health-related apps in response to numerous questions regarding the use of personal data in the context of COVID-19.
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FTC to Host Data Portability Workshop in September
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On March 31, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission announced it will hold a workshop on data portability on September 22, 2020 which will look at its benefits and challenges to consumers and competition.…
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CNIL Releases Guidance on Teleworking
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On April 1, 2020, the French Data Protection Authority released guidance for employers on how to implement teleworking as well as best practices for their employees in this context. …
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German DPA Guidance on Employee Data Protection and COVID-19 Issues
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The Conference of German Data Protection Authorities recently issued joint recommendations regarding employers’ processing of employee personal data in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.…
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EDPS Publishes Letter Addressing Coronavirus and Monitoring Location Data
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On March 25, 2020, the European Data Protection Supervisor sent a letter to the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology addressing the various initiatives involving telecommunications providers at the Member State level to monitor the spread of COVID-19 outbreak using location data. …
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Washington State Amends Agency Breach Notification Law
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On March 18, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a bill amending Washington State’s Agency Breach Notification Law. …
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Dutch DPA Publishes Recommendations Regarding COVID-19 and Privacy in the Workplace
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The Dutch Data Protection Authority recently published materials regarding the COVID-19 crisis, including recommendations and FAQs for employers, and recommendations for employees that emphasize that privacy must not be overlooked and the crisis should not become a prelude to a “Big Brother” society. …
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Spanish DPA Publishes Report on Data Processing Activities in Relation to COVID-19
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The Spanish Data Protection Authority recently published a report on data processing activities carried out by data controllers in the private and public sectors in connection with the spread of COVID-19.…
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New EDPB Statement on Data Protection During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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On March 19, 2020, the European Data Protection Board published a new statement regarding processing personal data in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak.…
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Belgian DPA Publishes Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Workplace-Related Processing of Personal Data
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On March 13, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority released a statement regarding workplace-related processing of personal data in the context of the COVID-19 crisis.…
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