On June 3, 2022, House Energy and Commerce Chair Rep. Frank Pallone, Ranking Member Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Ranking Member Sen. Roger Wicker released a new comprehensive federal privacy bill, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
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Whistleblowing
CNIL Publishes Standard on Whistleblowing Hotlines
On December 10, 2019, the French Data Protection Authority published the final version of its standard concerning the processing of personal data in the context of whistleblowing hotlines.
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CNIL Launches Public Consultation on Draft Standards on HR Data Processing and Whistleblowing Hotlines
On April 11, 2019, the French Data Protection Authority launched an online public consultation regarding two new CNIL draft standards concerning the processing of personal data for (1) core HR management purposes and (2) the operation of a whistleblowing hotline.
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CNIL Extends Scope of Authorization on Whistleblowing Schemes
On July 25, 2017, the French Data Protection Authority published their decision on the adoption of several amendments to its Single Authorization AU-004 regarding the processing of personal data in the context of whistleblowing schemes. The amendments reflect changes introduced by French law on December 9, 2016, regarding transparency, the fight against corruption and the modernization of the economy.
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French Data Protection Authority Revises Authorization on Whistleblowing Schemes
In a decision published on February 11, 2014, the French Data Protection Authority adopted several amendments to its Single Authorization AU-004 regarding the processing of personal data in the context of whistleblowing schemes.
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Swiss DPA Issues Its 20th Annual Report
On June 28, 2013, the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner issued its annual report highlighting activities during the period from April 2012 to March 2013. This blog post provides an overview of information from the report that is relevant for international businesses with operations in Switzerland.
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French Appeals Court Suspends U.S. Company’s Whistleblower Program
On September 23, 2011, a French Labor Court in Caen suspended a whistleblower program implemented by a U.S. company’s French affiliate despite the fact that the French Data Protection Authority had inspected and approved the program prior to implementation. …
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French Data Protection Authority Revises Authorization on Whistleblowing Schemes
On October 14, 2010, the CNIL adopted several amendments to its authorization regarding the use of whistleblowing schemes, extending it to cover the prevention of anti-competitive practices and compliance with Japanese Financial Instrument and Exchange Act.
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French Data Protection Authority Unveils 2009 Annual Activity Report
On June 17, 2010, the CNIL published its 2009 Annual Activity Report covering a broad range of issues including online advertising, approval procedures for data transfers, BCRs and corporate whistleblowing.
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ECHR Rules on Disclosure of Web Users’ Identity
On December 2, 2008, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in K.U. v. Finland that Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights requires national laws to protect individuals from serious online privacy infringements, but also that the national legal framework must allow for the identification and prosecution of offenders. This case…