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Getting to Know Who: ICO Draft Guidance on Biometric Recognition

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On 18 August 2023, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) published draft guidance on biometric recognition (the “Draft Guidance”) for public consultation. The Draft Guidance explains how data protection law...more

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Cyber laws will be updated to boost UK’s resilience against online attacks

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The UK government confirmed on 30 November 2022 that there will be changes to the UK’s cybersecurity regulations in response to a public consultation launched earlier this year. This follows recent updates relating to the...more

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Saudi Arabia Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to Personal Data Protection Law

On November 20, 2022, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) launched a public consultation (which is open until December 20, 2022) on its proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)....more

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Saudi Arabia Issues Amended Data Protection Law for Consultation

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The amendment proposes business-friendly changes regarding data localization and legitimate interests. On November 20, 2022, the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) published an amended version of the Kingdom of Saudi...more

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UK Data Protection Bill: Overview of Proposed Changes (Part 1)

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The bill would largely build on the UK data protection regime’s EU GDPR-style framework, albeit with UK-specific provisions. The UK government introduced the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (the Bill) to...more

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UK Data Reforms - Cautious First Steps Along the EU Adequacy “Tightrope”

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The UK government set out its detailed proposals for data protection reform on 18 July 2022 in the form of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill. Compared with some of the radical ideas in the 2021 public...more

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UK Data Protection Reform: Examining the Road Ahead

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UK government sets out ambitious proposal for reforming the UK data protection landscape. On 17 June 2022, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) published its response to its consultation “Data: a new...more

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UK Government’s Consultation on Data Protection and Privacy: Information Commissioner’s Office Issues Response

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently released its response to the UK government consultation, ‘Data: A new direction’. The consultation was conducted by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport...more

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CNIL Publishes White Paper on Digital Payments and Data Privacy

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The French Data Protection Authority’s white paper discusses how companies can comply with data privacy and security obligations. The use of card, contactless, and innovative digital payment solutions has significantly...more

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EU Privacy Regulators Issue Draft Guidelines on Connected Vehicles and Mobility Applications

On February 7, 2020, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published draft guidelines on the processing of personal data in the context of connected vehicles and mobility related applications. If adopted in their current...more

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AI Auditing Framework – Draft ICO Guidance Published for Consultation

On February 19, 2020, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the data protection regulator in the United Kingdom, launched a consultation on its draft guidance on the artificial intelligence (AI) auditing framework. ...more

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Review of Artificial Intelligence May Result in Significant Changes to PIPEDA

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Foreshadowing potential significant changes to the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is currently seeking input from...more

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ICO Launches Consultation on Age-Appropriate Design: A Code of Practice for ISS

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Online services have until 31 May to respond to 16 draft standards of age-appropriate design. The ICO is required by s123 of the Data Protection Act 2018 to prepare a code of practice which contains guidance on standards...more

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The European Commission Launches a Public Consultation on Connected and Automated Vehicles

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On October 24, 2018, the European Commission (“EC”) opened a Public Consultation on a Recommendation that will identify the main challenges linked to the deployment of connected and automated vehicles. Stakeholders, including...more

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Malaysia seeks to expand personal data protection

Malaysia will soon be joining the growing number of global jurisdictions that are adding specific data breach notification requirements to companies operating in Malaysia, re-emphasizing the need for multinational companies...more

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Cybersecurity: UK Government Releases Response to Public Consultation on NIS Directive

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Proposed changes provide indication of the yet-to-be-published contents of the NIS Directive’s implementing regulation. The UK government moved closer to implementing the Security of Network and Information Systems...more

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French Digital Republic Law Expands Rights of Users and Regulators (Law No. 2016-321 of 7 October 2016)

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On 7 October 2016, the president of the French Republic promulgated the Law for a Digital Republic. This promulgation closes the legislative process commenced in December 2015, which itself was preceded by a public...more

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