On May 4, 2020, the European Data Protection Board (‘EDPB’) adopted updated guidelines on the meaning of ‘consent’ under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’). The two key changes clarify that: Websites and other services may … [Read more] about European Data Protection Board Clarifies Guidelines on Consent to Address ‘Cookie Walls’ and ‘Scroll-to-Accept’ Practices
On Monday, Alastair Mactaggart and his group, Californians for Consumer Privacy, announced its collection of over 900,000 signatures in support of its ballot initiative, a number well in excess of the approximately 620,000 required for placement on … [Read more] about The California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 – Key Impacts
On May 1, the Personal Information Protection Committee in Japan (PPC) released guidance on the use of contact tracing mobile apps (Apps) as one of the mechanisms to combat the spread of COVID-19 and highlighted five essential consideration points. … [Read more] about Japan’s Personal Information Protection Committee releases guidance on contact tracing mobile apps to combat COVID-19
In the wake of stay-at-home orders stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, companies have rushed to provide work-from-home options for many, if not all, of their employees. As exigency fades into the new normal, however, the California Attorney General … [Read more] about COVID-19 Is Not A Free Pass For Privacy And Security Compliance
The shift to remote work in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic poses cybersecurity and information technology risks to companies, particularly due to an expanded work-from-home environment. In the midst of this environment, … [Read more] about Cyber Hygiene and Cyber Threats in the Age of COVID-19