EMEA Conferences

EDPB welcomes improvements under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, but concerns remain

https://edpb.europa.eu/news/news/2023/edpb-welcomes-improvements-under-eu-us-data-privacy-framework-concerns-remain_en

EDPB welcomes improvements under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, but concerns remain | European Data Protection Board 28 February 2023 EDPB Brussels, 28 February - The EDPB adopted its opinion on the draft adequacy decision regarding the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. The EDPB welcomes substantial improvements such as the introduction of requirements embodying the principles of necessity and proportionality for U....

MEPs urge European Commission to reject EU-US adequacy

https://iapp.org/news/a/meps-urge-european-commission-to-reject-eu-u-s-adequacy/

MEPs urge European Commission to reject EU-US adequacy The European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs does not want the European Commission to extend an adequacy decision to the U.S.

EU Commission preps national authorities on Digital Services Act implementation

https://www.euractiv.com/section/platforms/news/eu-commission-preps-national-authorities-on-digital-services-act-implementation/

EU Commission preps national authorities on Digital Services Act implementation The EU executive delivered a presentation, obtained by EURACTIV, to national authorities on the designation of very large online platforms, the governance architecture and an information-sharing system.

Data Protection Authorities support noyb's call for fair yes/no cookie banners

https://noyb.eu/en/data-protection-authorities-support-noybs-call-fair-yesno-cookie-banners

Data Protection Authorities support noyb's call for fair yes/no cookie banners A task force within the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued a draft report in reaction noyb's 700 cookie banner complaints.

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EU Council set to revise cloud-related provisions in new data law

https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/eu-council-set-to-revise-cloud-related-provisions-in-new-data-law/

EU Council set to revise cloud-related provisions in new data law The new compromise text on the Data Act, circulated on Thursday (8 December) and seen by EURACTIV, introduces significant changes to the part intended to facilitate the switching from one cloud provider to the other.

Surveillance at workplace in the cases of the European Court of Human Rights

ECHR judgments: New factsheet on personal data protection - Portal - publi.coe.int DEPARTMENT FOR THE EX*****ON OF JUDGMENTS OF THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS Strasbourg 16 September 2022 Diminuer la taille du texte Augmenter la taille du texte Imprimer la page Imprimer...

Italy’s privacy watchdog fines COVID lockdown-era party app

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Italy’s privacy watchdog fines COVID lockdown-era party app Regulator finds ‘numerous violations’ of the GDPR.

Dutch government will stop using Facebook if it doesn’t improve private data handling

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Dutch government will stop using Facebook if it doesn’t improve private data handling The government will stop using Facebook if the social media platform does not improve how it handles sensitive personal data, said State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen, who handles digitization issues for the Cabinet. The company contracted to vet Facebook's privacy policy said it is unlikely the....

Recommendations 1/2022 on the Application for Approval and on the elements and principles to be found in Controller Binding Corporate Rules (Art. 47 GDPR) Adopted on 14 November 2022

https://edpb.europa.eu/our-work-tools/documents/public-consultations/2022/recommendations-12022-application-approval-and_en

Recommendations 1/2022 on the Application for Approval and on the elements and principles to be found in Controller Binding Corporate Rules (Art. 47 GDPR) | European Data Protection Board Start Date: 17 November 2022 End Date: 10 January 2023 Public consultation reference: 11/2022 Recommendations 1/2022 297.66 KB Download Publication Type: Recommendations Topics: General Data Protection Regulation International Transfers of Data The European Data Protection Board welcomes comments on...

Cybersecurity: Parliament adopts new law to strengthen EU-wide resilience

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20221107IPR49608/cybersecurity-parliament-adopts-new-law-to-strengthen-eu-wide-resilience

Cybersecurity: Parliament adopts new law to strengthen EU-wide resilience | News | European Parliament Rules requiring EU countries to meet stricter supervisory and enforcement measures and harmonise their sanctions were approved by MEPs on Thursday.

UK Information Commissioner fines a construction company with £4.4 million

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‘Biggest cyber risk is complacency, not hackers’ - UK Information Commissioner issues warning as construction company fined £4.4 million The UK Information Commissioner has warned that companies are leaving themselves open to cyber attack by ignoring crucial measures like updating software and training staff. The warning comes as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a fine of £4,400,000 to Interserve Group Ltd, a Ber...