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All dispatches →EU Forges New Path to Streamline GDPR Enforcement Across Borders
The European Parliament and the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union struck a provisional deal to overhaul the enforcement…
GDPR Looking Back H&M’s Big GDPR Fine and What Retailers Still Haven’t Learned About Data Privacy
Before we know it will have been 5 years since H&M’s €35.3 million GDPR fine rocked the retail industry, you’d expect most…
GDPR How To Handle Unintentional Data Breaches: Lessons from Bulgaria’s CPDP
Data breaches don’t always stem from malicious cyberattacks sometimes, they’re the result of human error or carelessness like the person who leaves…
GDPR Unpacking the UK ICO’s Latest Case Studies on Privacy-Enhancing Technologies: A Deep Dive into Anonymisation and Pseudonymisation
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released a series of case studies showcasing how organisations can leverage privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) to…
German court rules cookie banners must offer “reject all” button
The Hanover Administrative Court in Germany delivered a landmark ruling that strengthens digital privacy protections by targeting manipulative cookie banners as Germany…
How The Data (Use and Access) Bill Reshapes UK Data Protection and Privacy
The Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUAB), introduced to the UK Parliament on October 23, 2024, represents a significant evolution in the…
EU Commission Targets Pornhub, XVideos, and Others in Crackdown on Minors’ Access to Pornographic Content
The European Commission launched formal investigations into major pornographic platforms such as Pornhub, XVideos, XNXX, and Stripchat—under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
GDPR AI Rep and Swiss Representative Service for Privacy Law Requirements
There is going to be a huge rise and need for AI and Swiss Representatives to adhere to global privacy laws in…
What Happens If You Let Your Data Privacy Framework Lapse?
If you stop paying or do not renew your Data Privacy Framework registration you will receive a lapse notice.
EDPS Guidance on Article 42
The European Data Protection Supervisor really wants you to respect it’s residents privacy preferences.
GDPR Africa’s GDPR-Inspired Privacy Framework
Africa stands at a digital crossroads, its vibrant economies surging toward a tech-driven future.
COMPLIANCE Failing the Consent Test: Sweden’s Authority Reprimands Digital Giants
IMY the Swedish version of the CPPA or GDPR slams inadequate cookie banners at some of the most notable Swedish sites.