On July 23, 2020, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office published the first two reports from its Data Protection Regulatory Sandbox Beta phase, which launched in September 2019 as a pilot and involves the assessment of ten products and services that use personal data in innovative ways.
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EDPB Adopts Information Note on BCRs in Preparation for Brexit
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On July 22, 2020, the European Data Protection Board adopted an information note to assist organizations relying on Binding Corporate Rules for international personal data transfers, as well as supervisory authorities, in preparing for the end of the Brexit implementation period on December 31, 2020.…
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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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New Dubai International Financial Centre Data Protection Law Comes into Effect
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On July 1, 2020, the Dubai International Financial Centre Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020 came into effect, but due to COVID-19, companies have until October 1, 2020 to comply. …
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ICO Teams Up with CMA and Ofcom in Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum
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On July 1, 2020, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office launched a joint endeavor with the Competition and Markets Authority and Office of Communications, named the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum.…
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Businesses to Assist UK Test and Trace Effort
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The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced that restrictions relating to COVID-19 would be eased as of July 4, 2020, but that businesses will be asked to assist in the government’s efforts to employ contact tracing of infected individuals.…
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ICO Releases COVID-19 Guidance for Re-Opening Workplaces
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The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has released guidance that sets out the key principles of data protection that should be kept in mind as employers put measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.…
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UK ICO Releases Its Opinion on Apple and Google Partnership to Build COVID-19 Contact Tracing Technology
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The UK Information Commissioner has released an opinion in response to the joint effort announced by Apple and Google to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of COVID-19. …
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UK Information Commissioner Releases COVID-19 Guidance for Controllers and Health and Care Practitioners
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The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has published guidance regarding its expectations for controllers and health professionals during the COVID-19 outbreak.…
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The Global Privacy Assembly Approves Data Sharing to Fight Coronavirus Pandemic
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On March 17, 2020, the Executive Committee of the Global Privacy Assembly issued a statement giving their support to the sharing of personal data by organizations and governments for the purposes of fighting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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