Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 12, 2016

While an agreement has been reached on the data protection reform “package,” entailing the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) and the Directive for data protection in the police and justice sectors, the EDPS will continue to support European institutions in their process to create a coherent data protection framework in Europe.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

On February 5, 2010, the European Commission adopted a new set of standard contractual clauses (“SCCs”) for transfers of personal data from data controllers in the EU to data processors outside the EU. The SCCs can require the application of data security requirements from multiple EU Member States.

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John Battelle's Searchblog

MAY 25, 2018

While we’ve collectively wrung our hands about this for years (I started thinking about “ the Database of Intentions ” back in 2001, and I offered a “ Data Bill of Rights ” back in 2007), it was Europe, with its particular history and sensitivities, which finally took significant and definitive action.

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 13, 2019

Key takeaways from this survey include: 77% of the participating companies rely on SCCs to legitimize data transfers outside of the European Economic Area, 14% of the participants transfer personal data based on the European Commission’s adequacy decisions (including the decision recognizing the EU-U.S.

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Hunton Privacy

MARCH 11, 2013

In 2001, a bankruptcy order was made against the claimant, but this order was later rescinded. The claimant alleged that he failed to obtain credit for his business venture as a result of the inaccurate data on his Equifax record. Requirements of the UK Data Protection Act. Obligation to Ensure Accuracy of Personal Data.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 13, 2018

This week, in our last podcast of the year, we revisit some of the biggest information security stories from the past 12 months. As is now traditional, I’ve installed myself in the porter’s chair next to the fire in the library, ready to recap some of the year’s more newsworthy information security events. caused problems of their own.

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eDiscovery Daily

APRIL 10, 2019

“When Spain incorporated the directive into their law, one noticeable change [from other EU countries] was the lack of legitimate interest for a basis for processing personal data,” Tobón said. Unlike GDPR, POPIA asserts companies also have “personal data” that requires protection.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

She also oversaw the introduction of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in January 2001, for which the Commissioner’s office became responsible. The name of the office was changed to its current name (the ICO) in 2001. The Commissioner has made significant use of these powers, particularly in response to security breaches.

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 4, 2013

Although the possibility of recasting the Proposed Regulation as a directive remains, the Presidency’s amendments emphasize that differing levels of data protection within the European Union must not impede the free flow of personal data within the Union (Recital 11). Scope of the Proposed Regulation.

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John Battelle's Searchblog

MAY 25, 2018

While we’ve collectively wrung our hands about this for years (I started thinking about “ the Database of Intentions ” back in 2001, and I offered a “ Data Bill of Rights ” back in 2007), it was Europe, with its particular history and sensitivities, which finally took significant and definitive action.

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Data Matters

APRIL 20, 2020

These measures should include a combination of data security controls, audits, data breach response planning, developing appropriate data protection policies and procedures and training of employees, particularly those who come into contact with personal data in their day-to-day roles. 1 [2016] UKSC 11.

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John Battelle's Searchblog

MAY 25, 2018

While we’ve collectively wrung our hands about this for years (I started thinking about “ the Database of Intentions ” back in 2001, and I offered a “ Data Bill of Rights ” back in 2007), it was Europe, with its particular history and sensitivities, which finally took significant and definitive action.

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