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Personal Data
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Privacy & Information Security Law Blog
New EDPB Statement on Data Protection During the COVID-19 Outbreak
On March 19, 2020, the European Data Protection Board published a new statement regarding processing personal data in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak.
ILN IP Insider
Facebook and Twitter fined for violation of requirements for the personal data localization
By Roman Vlasov of Lidings Law Firm
At the end of 2019, Federal Law No. 405-FZ1 entered into force. This act has significantly increased administrative liability for violations of the requirements on the localization of databases containing personal…
Privacy Compliance & Data Security
Spanish Data Protection Authority: Protect Personal Data Without Hindering Pandemic Response
By Odia Kagan
Coronavirus and GDPR , the Spanish AEPD weighs in: Data protection should not be used to hinder or limit the effectiveness of the measures taken by authorities in the fight…
Inside Privacy
Norwegian Supervisory Authority Issues COVID-19 Guidance
By Dan Cooper
On March 10, 2020, the Norwegian Supervisory Authority (“Datatilsynet”) issued guidance on the processing of personal data in the context of the corona virus (“COVID-19”) crisis (see here, in Norwegian).…
RopesDataPhiles
Thoughts on the Use of Personal Data in the Fight Against Coronavirus
The rapid spread of the coronavirus is causing alarm around the world. This almost unprecedented global event is leading to various unforeseen consequences, including the collection, use and sharing of…
Privacy & Information Security Law Blog
Belgian Data Protection Authority Releases Direct Marketing Recommendation
On February 10, 2020, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published its Recommendation on data processing activities for direct marketing purposes. The Recommendation aims to clarify the complex rules relating to…
Inside Privacy
German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Launches Public Consultation on Anonymization
On February 10, 2020, Germany’s Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) launched its first public consultation procedure. The consultation invites comments on a position paper of…
Privacy Compliance & Data Security
That’s Your Opinion, but is it Personal Data?
By Odia Kagan
Are opinions about someone personal data? Ireland's Data Protection Commission explains. Key takeaways: An opinion can include personal data. If the opinion is not recorded — GDPR does not apply.…
Byte Back
Analyzing the 2020 Virginia Privacy Act and Sale of Personal Data Act
By David Stauss [Former Attorney]
Keypoint: The Virginia Privacy Act would create CCPA-like rights for Virginia residents while the Sale of Personal Data Act would create rights vis-à-vis “data sellers.” Lawmakers in Virginia have proposed…
Privacy Compliance & Data Security
China Orders App Developers to Halt Illegal Personal Data Collection
By Odia Kagan
"Regulators ordered China’s app developers and third-party service providers to halt illegal collection and use of personal data in a sweep targeting some of the country’s largest apps," reports TechNode.com.…