We’ve put together this glossary to help explain some of the terms used in data protection and in GDPR. If there’s a term you think we should add let us know. AVG = Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming, the term used sometimes for GDPR in the Netherlands (although increasingly GDPR is used too there). Adequacy Decision = Read more »
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EU Data Protection – glossary
We’ve put together this glossary to help explain some of the terms used in data protection and in GDPR. If there’s a term you think we should add let us know. AVG = Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming, the term used sometimes for GDPR in the Netherlands (although increasingly GDPR is used too there). Adequacy Decision = Read more »
BREXIT Glossary
We’ve updated our Brexit glossary to help explain, in very basic terms, some of the phrases being used with the UK’s decision to withdraw from the EU. If there’s a term you think we should add please do let us know. We also have a film here (http://www.corderycompliance.com/brexit-and-compliance-video-update/) explaining some of these issues. Article 50 Read more »
ICO Fines Clearview £7.5 Million for Data Protection Infringements
Introduction The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (the ICO) yesterday fined Clearview AI Inc. (Clearview) £7,552,800 (about USD$ 9,440,115 and €8,818,724 at today’s rate) for data protection law infringements in using images of people for its AI product. Clearview collected images from the internet and from social media to create a global online database that could Read more »
European Data Protection Board Issues Draft EU GDPR Fines Amount Calculation Guidance
Introduction The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) recently issued its draft guidance on calculating fines entitled “Guidelines 04/2022 on the calculation of administrative fines under the GDPR” This article looks at this development in brief. What’s this all about? Under EU GDPR organizations can be fined for GDPR infringements. The calculation of the amount of Read more »
European Court Rules Class-Action Data Protection Claim Can Be Brought By Consumer Organizations Without Individual Mandate To Do So
Introduction Claims before domestic courts in both the UK and EU countries for compensation for alleged data protection violations continue to be brought. In a recent ruling the European Court decided in the case of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, formerly Facebook Ireland Limited -v- Bundesverband der Verbraucherzentralen und Verbraucherverbände – Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband e.V (Case C-319/20) Read more »
UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) Now Issued
Introduction Last year the UK issued proposals concerning international data transfers from the UK (which we reported on here https://www.corderycompliance.com/uk-consultation-scc-idta/). The International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) and related materials have now been published and if all goes according to plan will become law this March 2022. This article looks at this latest development in brief. Read more »
Data Protection Due Diligence in Transactions FAQs
Introduction Data protection/privacy rules play a prominent role in merger and acquisitions transactions. The degree of data protection compliance in a transaction could have an effect on the final price or even make or break a deal, or lead to unwelcome surprises later on. The ICO’s enforcement case against Marriott International Inc. where in 2020 Read more »
UK Proposals & Consultation for Data Transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses/International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)
Introduction The UK’s data protection regulator the ICO has now finalised and published materials for international data transfers including with regard to Standard Contractual Clauses. This article looks at this latest development in brief. What’s this all about? By way of quick background, under EU GDPR, international data transfers can only be made in certain Read more »
European Data Protection Board Issues Guidance about International Data Transfers
Introduction The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) recently finalised and published its guidance on international data transfers entitled “Recommendations 01/2020 on measures that supplement transfer tools to ensure compliance with the EU level of protection of personal data” (“Recommendations”). This article looks at this development in brief. What’s this all about? Under General Data Protection Read more »
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