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UK’s Data Protection Regulator fines a UK SaaS provider ~$4 million following a ransomware incident

April 4, 2025 By Hanna Hewitt and Kelly Hagedorn

On March 26, 2025, the UK data protection regulator (the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”)) fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (“Advanced”) £3.07 million (approximately $4 million). In 2022, Advanced suffered a ransomware incident … [Read more] about UK’s Data Protection Regulator fines a UK SaaS provider ~$4 million following a ransomware incident

Filed Under: Cybersecurity, Data Breach, International, Ransomware Tagged With: Data breach, ICO, UK Cybersecurity, UK data protection, UK GDPR

European Commission Moves to Extend Free Flows of Personal Data to the UK

March 24, 2025 By Paul Greaves and Kelly Hagedorn

On March 18, 2025, the European Commission proposed to extend its adequacy decision in favor of the United Kingdom (‘UK’) for an additional six-month period. This would allow free flows of personal data from the EU to the UK to continue until … [Read more] about European Commission Moves to Extend Free Flows of Personal Data to the UK

Filed Under: Data Protection, International, Privacy, Regulation Tagged With: Cross-border, EU Data Protection, EU Privacy, EU Regulation, GDPR

Belgian Data Protection Authority Issues Updated Guidance on Direct Marketing Rules

March 20, 2025 By Alice Portnoy and Wim Nauwelaerts

On March 10, 2025, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (BDPA) updated its 2020 guidance on the processing of personal data for direct marketing purposes (see the updated guidance here in French and in Dutch). The BDPA reviewed its original guidance … [Read more] about Belgian Data Protection Authority Issues Updated Guidance on Direct Marketing Rules

Filed Under: Data Protection, Direct Marketing, ePrivacy, GDPR, Online Privacy Tagged With: Accountability, Marketing, Transparency

Key Takeaways from CPPA’s Recent Settlement with an Automotive Manufacturer for Alleged CCPA Violations

March 19, 2025 By Maki DePalo and Hyun Jai Oh

On March 12, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published its decision approving a Stipulated Final Order (Order) against a major automotive manufacturer (company) for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).  The … [Read more] about Key Takeaways from CPPA’s Recent Settlement with an Automotive Manufacturer for Alleged CCPA Violations

Filed Under: Behavioral Advertising, California, CCPA, CPPA, CPRA, Data Protection, Enforcement, Online Privacy, Privacy, Regulation Tagged With: Behavioral Tracking, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Data Protection, Privacy, Regulatory Enforcement, US State Law

Peter Swire’s Work Recognized by IAPP

March 17, 2025 By Santi Villar and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team

  The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) recently recognized Alston & Bird Senior Counsel Peter Swire as part of the IAPP’s “25 Leaders, 25 Moments at 25 Years” series. The IAPP, an organization with over 80,000 … [Read more] about Peter Swire’s Work Recognized by IAPP

Filed Under: Data Protection, Government Access to Data, Privacy Tagged With: International Data Transfers, Privacy, US State Law

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