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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.
On October 4, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a ruling in the case C-621/22, addressing whether purely commercial interests can qualify as a legitimate interest for processing personal data under Article 6 para. 1 lit. f of the [...]
Recently, the Argentinian government announced the creation of the Unidad de Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada a la Seguridad (UIAAS), a unit designed to use artificial intelligence (AI) for the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of crimes. [...]
As we are entering into autumn, most people are traveling the world again. Some prefer a few quiet weeks at the beach, while others are seeking adventures climbing mountains and jumping off cliffs. Nerds like me however, like to discover the curiously [...]
The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of Singapore mandates organizations to safeguard the personal data they collect, use, or disclose. A key aspect of this responsibility is appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or a team to ensure compliance [...]
A number of multinational companies operating across multiple jurisdictions and sharing personal data between different countries, have adopted Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) as a transfer mechanism under Art. 47 of the General Data Protection Regulation [...]
The UK’s supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), announced on 23 July 2024 that it had issued a warning to a school in Essex for the unlawful use of facial recognition technology - a violation of Art. 58 para. 2 lit. b UK GDPR. What [...]
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 [...]
