The proliferation of privacy laws is bound to continue as around the world, new privacy laws are coming into force and outdated laws continue to be updated. What should our privacy priorities be for 2020?
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Another One Bites the Dust: Washington Privacy Act Fails to Pass (Again)
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As reported by Bloomberg Law, on March 12, 2020, the Washington House and Senate were unable to reach consensus on the Washington Privacy Act. …
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EDPB Publishes Contribution to the Evaluation and Review of the GDPR
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On February 24, 2020, the European Data Protection Board published general policy messages and a synthesis of the contributions and replies by its members – national data protection authorities – to the Questionnaire on the Evaluation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation sent by the European Commission. …
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Provisions on the Governance of Network Information Content Ecology Goes Into Effect in China
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On March 1, 2020, the Provisions on the Governance of Network Information Content Ecology took effect. The Provisions govern China’s network information content ecology—including content producers, platforms, users, industry organizations and Departments of Cyberspace Administration. …
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EU Council Presidency Releases Proposed Amendments to Draft ePrivacy Regulation
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On February 21, 2020, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union published a revised part of the proposed Regulation concerning the Respect for Private Life and the Protection of Personal Data in Electronic Communications and Repealing Directive. …
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Belgian Data Protection Authority Releases Direct Marketing Recommendation
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On February 10, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published its Recommendation on data processing activities for direct marketing purposes. The Recommendation aims to clarify the complex rules relating to processing personal data for direct marketing purposes. …
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ICO Consultation on Draft AI Auditing Framework Guidance for Organizations
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On February 19, 2020, the Information Commissioner’s Office launched a consultation on its draft AI auditing framework guidance for organizations. …
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European Commission Publishes Plans for Regulation of AI
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On February 19, 2020, the European Commission published a White Paper on artificial intelligence alongside its data and digital strategies for Europe, and a report on the safety and liability implications of AI, the Internet of Things and robotics. …
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European Commission Releases White Paper on Regulation of AI and Communications on Digital and Data Strategies for Europe
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On February 19, 2020, the European Commission released a suite of documents including its White Paper on Artificial Intelligence and two communications—it’s European strategy for data and a Digital Strategy document. …
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China Emphasizes Protection of Personal Data by Issuing a New Circular
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On February 9, 2020, amidst the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China, in order to protect personal information collected during the fight against coronavirus, such as the personal data of diagnosed patients, suspected patients and individuals who have been in close contact with diagnosed patients, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued a new circular to emphasize the protection of relevant personal data. …
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