Data Protection. AI. Cybersecurity. Compliance. Expert insights that turn complexity into clarity.
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 August 11, 2023, the President of India gave his assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). India, as a tech-savvy nation with a booming digital economy, recognized the need for a structured data protection framework. It s [...]
Last year in Spring I mentioned in my article, Will Spring Bring a New EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Agreement?, how the EU and the U.S. were working to bring about an easier way to transfer data across the Atlantic. It was stated by Sean Heather, senior vice preside [...]
In April 2023 the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) has fined the famous fashion brand Benetton with 240,000 Euros for violations of the GDPR related to marketing practices involving consumer data. The [...]
Mental health matters – and with global crises such as the Covid pandemic shaping our lives in the 2020s, everyone has been talking about it. A common piece of advice for people who are struggling with their mental health is to get help: Find a therapi [...]
Google has finally released its AI chatbot Bard in the European Union, after previously delaying the launch due to privacy concerns. The company said that it has addressed the concerns of the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), which is the lead regulator [...]
One of the biggest challenges faced by data controllers today is the ever-looming risk of cyber attacks. Vulnerabilities in systems and devices can result in not only the loss of vast amounts of personal data and the potential for ransom demands but also [...]
In the realm of data protection, identity verification plays a crucial role in safeguarding personal information. In this article, we explore a recent incident involving Vodafone España, shedding light on the significance of strong identity verification [...]
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the traditional password has long been the gatekeeper of our online identities. From email accounts to social media profiles, passwords have been the first line of defense against unauthorized access. But recently [...]
