Artificial intelligence (AI) has made enormous strides in recent years and has increasingly moved into the public consciousness. Increases in computational power, coupled with advances in machine learning, have fueled the...more
5/29/2024
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has made enormous strides in recent years and has increasingly moved into the public consciousness. Increases in computational power, coupled with advances in machine learning, have fueled the...more
Enterprises around the world are rapidly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into existing and new products and processes. This effort is not just to improve such offerings and services, but to achieve a qualitatively...more
8/25/2020
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Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/23/2020
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Malta ,
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Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/21/2020
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EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
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Netherlands ,
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Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/18/2020
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Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
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Exemptions ,
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
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Joint Control ,
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Norway ,
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Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed replacing the main pre-GDPR legislation...more
1/17/2020
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Poland ,
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Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/14/2020
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EU ,
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International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
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Nonprofits ,
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Portugal ,
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Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
Old legislation has been updated in addition to new legislation being...more
1/13/2020
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Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Romania ,
Sanctions
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/11/2020
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EU ,
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Exemptions ,
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Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
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Joint Control ,
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National Identification Numbers ,
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Slovakia
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
Slovenia is in the process of adopting new legislation (the “Draft Law”)....more
1/10/2020
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EU ,
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Joint Control ,
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Slovenia
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/9/2020
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Freedom of Information ,
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International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
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Spain
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
The main national pre-GDPR act on data privacy has been revoked, whereas...more
1/8/2020
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International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions ,
Sweden
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed.
Brexit Note: The GDPR will apply in...more
1/6/2020
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Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
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UK ,
UK Brexit
Glossary -
- Adequacy Decision means a decision by the Commission to designate a third country as an Adequate Jurisdiction.
- Adequate Jurisdiction means one of the following jurisdictions that have been designated by the...more
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed.....more
1/2/2020
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EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
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Exemptions ,
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Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Luxembourg ,
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Prior Authorization ,
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Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
Old legislation has been updated....more
12/31/2019
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Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
12/30/2019
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Liechtenstein ,
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Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed.
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(b) Relevant legislation...more
11/27/2019
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Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
Old legislation has been updated.
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(b) Relevant legislation...more
11/15/2019
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Foreword -
European data protection laws have made significant strides in the last two decades.
Privacy and data protection laws have undergone dramatic changes over the last 20 years, in a race to keep up with technology....more
11/14/2019
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Member State ,
Minors ,
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Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
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Sensitive Business Information ,
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The European Data Protection Board ("EDPB") has published guidelines on the use of the certification mechanism under the GDPR. Certifications are intended to help businesses provide evidence of compliance with the GDPR. The...more
7/5/2019
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Compliance ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Member State ,
New Guidance ,
Personal Data
Why does this topic matter to organisations?
The GDPR is now the main instrument governing EU data protection law across all Member States. The Directive, which was almost 20 years old, has been repealed. However, the...more
4/27/2019
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Compliance ,
Conflicts of Laws ,
e-Privacy Directive ,
EU ,
EU Directive ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Treaties ,
Member State ,
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT) ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Repeal
Why does this topic matter to organisations?
National Data Protection Authorities ("DPAs") are appointed to implement and enforce data protection law, and to offer guidance. As set out in Chapter 16, DPAs have significant...more
4/22/2019
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Data Protection Authority ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Authority ,
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EU Data Protection Laws ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Jurisdiction ,
Member State ,
One-Stop Shop ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular
Why does this topic matter to organisations?
A significant aspect of complying with EU data protection law is demonstrating compliance—making it evident to DPAs that an organisation is meeting its obligations. Three of the...more
4/18/2019
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Data Protection ,
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EU Data Protection Laws ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Impact Assessments ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information