In 2024, the Digital Services Act (DSA) came into full force, ushering in a new regulatory environment for online platforms and intermediaries operating in the European Union. Alongside the DSA, the EU AI Act has introduced a suite of new rules that aim to ensure transparency, accountability, and safety in the deployment of artificial intelligence...Read More
The ongoing debate surrounding the use of legitimate interests as a legal basis for cookies highlights the complexities of privacy compliance in the digital world. Under the ePrivacy Directive, consent is mandatory for most cookie use, with exceptions for strictly necessary cookies. Regulators such as the CNIL, ICO, and EDPB consistently reinforce that consent is...Read More
Data privacy has become a hot topic in recent years, fuelled by high-profile data breaches, privacy scandals, and growing public awareness. However, myths and misconceptions still abound when it comes to how companies should approach data privacy. This article debunks five common data privacy myths that marketers often believe, providing clarity on consumers’ attitudes, legal...Read More
Data privacy and compliance has become an increasingly critical priority for organisations of all sizes and across all industries. With regulations like GDPR and CCPA reshaping the data privacy landscape, companies now face mounting challenges as they work to achieve and maintain compliance. Stiff fines, reputational risks, and potential loss of consumer trust make compliance...Read More
Do you know that research shows over 75% of privacy professionals expect their privacy programs to expand in the next 12 months? As data privacy regulations proliferate across the globe, companies are quickly realizing they need robust data privacy management programs in place. This is driving massive growth for solutions like OneTrust to operationalize privacy,...Read More
In an era of increasing data privacy regulations and the growing need for businesses to protect sensitive information, organisations are turning to advanced privacy management platforms to ensure compliance and mitigate risks effectively. OneTrust, a leading provider in this space, empowers companies to navigate the complex landscape of data privacy with its comprehensive suite of...Read More
The Brexit transition period is over; we have left the EU, and it’s time to face the challenges that this entails. One of the more significant implications for businesses is that of the UK becoming a third country for the purposes of EU–to-UK personal data transfers.Read More
In this week’s Data Privacy News ….. A Privacy Minefield - How will businesses adapt to new Contact-TRacing rules? ……. UK Facial Recognition technology breaches privacy rights …….Google to auto-delete users’ data …….and, Sir Elton John’s ex-wife Renate files privacy injuntion +++MORE!Read More
In August, 2018, just three months after the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became law, another new legal framework governing the use of personal data was approved.Read More
