On February 13, 2017 Australia became one more among nation states adopting data breach notification legislation. In recent House and Senate votes, the Australian Parliament amended the Privacy Act 1988, introducing mandatory data breach notification … [Read more] about Australia Adopts New Data Breach Notification Legislation
Spanish Ministry of Justice Launches Public Consultation on GDPR
On February 7, 2017, the Spanish Ministry of Justice launched a public consultation as a preliminary step before the drafting of a new bill implementing the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). The press release clarifies that although the … [Read more] about Spanish Ministry of Justice Launches Public Consultation on GDPR
Smart Television Manufacturer Settles by Paying $ 2.2 Million to the FTC and the State of New Jersey
The FTC and the State of New Jersey recently announced a settlement with Vizio, Inc., in the amount of $2.2 million for tracking consumer behavior using its smart television devices. The complaint alleged that Vizio acted unfairly by collecting, … [Read more] about Smart Television Manufacturer Settles by Paying $ 2.2 Million to the FTC and the State of New Jersey
What Will Trump’s Executive Order Do to U.S. Privacy Law and EU-U.S. Data Transfers?
On the third day of his presidency, President Trump signed an immigration-related executive order raising significant questions about the future of U.S. privacy law and EU-U.S. data transfers. The order, titled “Enhancing Public Safety in the … [Read more] about What Will Trump’s Executive Order Do to U.S. Privacy Law and EU-U.S. Data Transfers?
Spanish DPA Issues GDPR Guidelines
On January 26, 2017, the Spanish data protection authority (“AEPD”) published three guidance papers on the implementation of the general data protection regulation (“GDPR”). Although the guidance is primarily directed at small and medium-sized … [Read more] about Spanish DPA Issues GDPR Guidelines