EMEA Conferences

06/03/2023

EDPB welcomes improvements under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, but concerns remain

https://edpb.europa.eu/news/news/2023/edpb-welcomes-improvements-under-eu-us-data-privacy-framework-concerns-remain_en

28 February 2023 EDPB Brussels, 28 February - The EDPB adopted its opinion on the draft adequacy decision regarding the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. The EDPB welcomes substantial improvements such as the introduction of requirements embodying the principles of necessity and proportionality for U....

20/02/2023

MEPs urge European Commission to reject EU-US adequacy

https://iapp.org/news/a/meps-urge-european-commission-to-reject-eu-u-s-adequacy/

The European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs does not want the European Commission to extend an adequacy decision to the U.S.

08/02/2023

EU Commission preps national authorities on Digital Services Act implementation

https://www.euractiv.com/section/platforms/news/eu-commission-preps-national-authorities-on-digital-services-act-implementation/

The EU executive delivered a presentation, obtained by EURACTIV, to national authorities on the designation of very large online platforms, the governance architecture and an information-sharing system.

30/01/2023

Data Protection Authorities support noyb's call for fair yes/no cookie banners

https://noyb.eu/en/data-protection-authorities-support-noybs-call-fair-yesno-cookie-banners

A task force within the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued a draft report in reaction noyb's 700 cookie banner complaints.

30/12/2022

Happy New Year !!!

2023 with joy!

19/12/2022

EU Council set to revise cloud-related provisions in new data law

https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/eu-council-set-to-revise-cloud-related-provisions-in-new-data-law/

The new compromise text on the Data Act, circulated on Thursday (8 December) and seen by EURACTIV, introduces significant changes to the part intended to facilitate the switching from one cloud provider to the other.

15/12/2022

Surveillance at workplace in the cases of the European Court of Human Rights

DEPARTMENT FOR THE EX*****ON OF JUDGMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS Strasbourg 16 September 2022 Diminuer la taille du texte Augmenter la taille du texte Imprimer la page Imprimer...

12/12/2022

Italy’s privacy watchdog fines COVID lockdown-era party app

https://lnkd.in/g83bnJZN

Regulator finds ‘numerous violations’ of the GDPR.

03/12/2022

Dutch government will stop using Facebook if it doesn’t improve private data handling

https://lnkd.in/e_sKHgHJ

The government will stop using Facebook if the social media platform does not improve how it handles sensitive personal data, said State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen, who handles digitization issues for the Cabinet. The company contracted to vet Facebook's privacy policy said it is unlikely the....

18/11/2022

Recommendations 1/2022 on the Application for Approval and on the elements and principles to be found in Controller Binding Corporate Rules (Art. 47 GDPR) Adopted on 14 November 2022

https://edpb.europa.eu/our-work-tools/documents/public-consultations/2022/recommendations-12022-application-approval-and_en

Start Date: 17 November 2022 End Date: 10 January 2023 Public consultation reference: 11/2022 Recommendations 1/2022 297.66 KB Download Publication Type: Recommendations Topics: General Data Protection Regulation International Transfers of Data The European Data Protection Board welcomes comments on...

15/11/2022

Cybersecurity: Parliament adopts new law to strengthen EU-wide resilience

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20221107IPR49608/cybersecurity-parliament-adopts-new-law-to-strengthen-eu-wide-resilience

Rules requiring EU countries to meet stricter supervisory and enforcement measures and harmonise their sanctions were approved by MEPs on Thursday.

02/11/2022

UK Information Commissioner fines a construction company with £4.4 million

https://lnkd.in/ecgwienM

The UK Information Commissioner has warned that companies are leaving themselves open to cyber attack by ignoring crucial measures like updating software and training staff. The warning comes as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a fine of £4,400,000 to Interserve Group Ltd, a Ber...