As recently as last month, marriage equality continued to spread globally. Within weeks of each other in April, Uruguay, New Zealand, and France all legalized same sex marriage. This brings the count to 14 countries in the world that allow
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Video Interview: Discussing the International Conference of Data Protection & Privacy Commissioners with LXBN TV
Upon my return from Uruguay and the International Conference of Data Protection & Privacy Commissioners, I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O’Keefe of LXBN regarding the event. In the brief interview, I offer thoughts on how close the EU and…
Data Protection Commissioners Adopt Three Resolutions at 34th International Conference
On October 26, 2012, three resolutions were adopted by the closed session of the 34th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners. This blog post provides an overview of these resolutions and their potential impact.…
Live from Uruguay: Hustinx Discusses Draft EU Data Protection Regulation
On October 24, 2012, European Data Protection Supervisor Peter Hustinx, speaking at the 34th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners, called the proposed EU Data Protection Regulation an “ambitious” undertaking, designed to achieve three goals. This blog entry…
Live from Uruguay: Opening Session Focuses on Children
In the opening session of the 34th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners, Article 29 Working Party President Jacob Kohnstamm announced that the focus of the closed session would be on profiling. In addition, José Clastornik, Executive Director…
Live Coverage from Uruguay: Article 29 Working Party Signals Hard Line on Evolution to Modern Data Governance
On October 22, 2012, Article 29 Working Party President Jacob Kohnstamm kicked off the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners in Punta del Este, Uruguay.…
Live Blogging from “The Public Voice” in Uruguay: WP 29 Chair Says Proposed EU Regulation is Not Tough Enough
At a meeting of civil society in Uruguay today, Article 29 Working Party Chair Jacob Konstamm decried the “fierce lobbying” by the US government and IT companies on the pending EU Regulation and spoke directly to the issue of the…
On the Eve of International Conference in Uruguay, Taking Stock of Data Privacy Developments in Latin America
The convening of the 34th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners in Punta del Este, Uruguay on Oct. 22-26 — on the heels of last year’s conference in Mexico City — underscores the importance of the Latin American…
Uruguay Congress Votes to Allow First-Trimester Abortions
NPR: Lawmakers in Uruguay Vote to Legalize Abortion, by Korva Coleman:Uruguayan lawmakers have very narrowly approved a bill allowing women limited access to abortion. As the Los Angeles Times reports, it’s a big change for a country that…
A New Treaty Will Enter Into Force Next Year: The Convention on Domestic Workers
The Convention on Domestic Workers provides a set of international standards to improve the lives of millions of domestic workers around the world. The treaty has now been ratified by a second Member State, the Philippines, allowing it to come…