UK DPDI Bill advances to House of Lords committee stage
The U.K. House of Lords is reviewing the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, including amendments related to children's data.
U.K. Information Commissioner John Edwards provided updated opinions on the DPDI Bill and new guidance on issuing fines for data protection law violations. [ more ]
European Commission breached privacy laws with Microsoft software use
The European Commission breached data protection laws by not ensuring equivalent data protection measures for data transferred outside the EU/EEA.
The European Data Protection Supervisor imposed corrective measures on the Commission, instructing them to cease certain data flows by December 9, 2024. [ more ]
How to build a ROPA to fit business, privacy needs
Data protection laws require businesses to maintain a comprehensive record of processing activities (ROPA) to comply with regulations.
Tips for creating a useful and sustainable ROPA include evaluating resources, understanding the organization's operations, and gaining support from business leadership. [ more ]
Austria's DPA releases cookies, data protection FAQ
Austria's Data Protection Authority published an FAQ related to cookie and data protection laws.
The DPA's jurisdiction over cookie violations and how disclosures around cookies and data protections need to be noticed and displayed on websites. [ more ]