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While regulations shift and threats evolve, the gap between legal obligation and practical action grows wider every day. The FIRST PRIVACY experts break down demanding topics – with sharp analysis, actionable guidance, and a clear view of what actually matters for your organisation.
In a significant ruling that underscores the growing emphasis on personal data protection in China, the Guangzhou Internet Court recently concluded a case involving cross-border data transfer violations under the Personal Information Protection Law of [...]
My kids are growing and so are the worries that I have regarding their use of technology and the internet. In my article, Technology and Children – U.S. Courts Place Injunctions on State Laws for Unconstitutionality, in October 2023, I discussed recent U.S. court injunct [...]
In the era of digital health and artificial intelligence, we are witnessing an unprecedented ability to collect and analyze personal data for health insights. One emerging area of interest is the use of voice data as a health indicator. While this technology [...]
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is becoming a big part of how businesses operate. But with this technology comes new rules that companies must follow. The EU AI Act, effective since August 1st 2024, is one of these important new rules. If your company uses or develops AI, it's important to know wh [...]
Starting September 15, 2024, transferring personal data from Switzerland to the United States will become significantly easier, thanks to a new framework approved by the Swiss Federal Council. This marks a significant shift, allowing these data transfers to rely [...]
In August 2024, the European Center for Digital Rights (noyb), co-founded by privacy advocate Max Schrems, filed a series of complaints against X (formerly Twitter), the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. The nine complaints, lodged in nine different [...]
A private clinic specializing in assisted reproductive technology (ART), experienced a significant data breach due to a cyberattack. The breach compromised the personal data of approximately 400 individuals, including patients and employees. The affected [...]
Before we delve into the position paper of the Conference of Independent Federal and State Data Protection Supervisory Authorities (DSK), it is important to discuss the exceptional nature of genetic data. Genetic data, defined in Art. 4 (13) GDPR and [...]
