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AI Surveillance and Data Privacy at the Games

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As the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games (the “Games”) turn onto the final straight, the Games have yet again captured widespread global attention, on and off the track. With over 15.3 million visitors in Paris...more

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Measuring diversity at work: the CNIL finally opens a public consultation

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On July 9, 2024, the CNIL launched a public consultation on a draft recommendation (“Draft Recommendation”) on measuring diversity in the workplace. While measuring diversity is an important indicator in the fight against...more

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Public consultation and major updates from French Data Protection Authority on health data and research

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On May 16, 2024, the CNIL announced a critical public consultation and three significant updates to adapt health research regulations in France. These updates, focusing on remote quality control, home monitoring, and...more

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Significant data breach investigation launched by CNIL affecting over 33 million in France

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The CNIL has launched an investigation into a significant data breach affecting over 33 million individuals in France, involving third-party payment operators Viamedis and Almerys. It is the biggest breach in France involving...more

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CNIL Fines Canal+ Over Marketing and Data Security Concerns

The French Data Protection Authority announced a €600,000 fine against Groupe Canal+ over concerns with the media company’s direct marketing activities. According to the CNIL, the company sent users email marketing without...more

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CNIL publishes new reference methodologies for French public database access for health research purposes

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The French Data Protection Authority (the "CNIL") has just published two new reference methodologies for research, studies, or evaluations necessitating access to the data in the French Healthcare database. These new...more

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Help shape the future of AI: Take the CNIL questionnaire

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The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) is still seeking input from Artificial Intelligence (AI) stakeholders on how to ensure that AI systems comply with data protection laws. Use of large amount of data and data...more

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France CNIL calls for comments on its draft recommendation on security of critical data processing operations

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The French supervisory authority (CNIL) asked for public comments on its draft recommendation on data security in relation to processing that presents particularly high risks to individuals or to the public interest (the...more

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Update by the CNIL of its guidelines on whistleblowing systems

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On 6 July 2023, the French data protection authority (the "CNIL") updated its guidelines on whistleblowing systems again. The last version dated from December 2019. This update is the result of the French transposition of...more

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Comprendre et tirer les leçons de la riche activité de la CNIL de ces derniers mois

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Les derniers mois ont vu une activité bouillonnante de la CNIL avec l’adoption de nombreuses délibérations. Nous avons analysé ces décisions pour comprendre les principales orientations prises par l’autorité française....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

France Cybersecurity Update: Cyber-Attacks Must Be Reported to Authorities Within 72-Hours to Benefit from Insurance Coverage

From 24 April, 2023, victims of cyber-attacks (as defined by the Criminal Code in italic text below) will have 72 hours to file a complaint with “competent authorities” if they want to obtain reimbursement under their...more

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The Cost of a Click: Microsoft fined 60 Million Euros by French Privacy Watchdog for French Data Protection Act Violations

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On December 22, 2022, France’s National Commission for Technology and Freedoms (“CNIL”) fined Microsoft’s Irish subsidiary 60 million euro for failure to comply with Article 82 of the French Data Protection Law (known as the...more

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The French Law on Connected Devices Parental Control System is Now Applicable

Version Française: La loi relative aux dispositifs de contrôle parental sur les appareils connectés est désormais applicable. This Law n°2022-300 of March 2, 2022 provides for new obligations in order to strengthen parental...more

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French Data Protection Authority Fines Processor for Failing to Enter into Data Processing Agreement

France’s data protection authority, the Commission Nationale de Informatique et des Libertés (“CNIL”), has issued one of its highest General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) sanctions to-date against Dedalus Biologie SAS...more

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Schrems II Update

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French CNIL issues guidance for organisations on transfer impact assessments, German DSK releases statement on supplementary measures and SCCs, and Hessian DPA comments on data transfer obligations (23 June 2021)....more

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Fichiers de gestion des ressources humaines : il faut s'assurer de la conformité sans attendre la fin de la pandémie

Le Covid-19 n’a pas empêché la Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (« CNIL ») de publier le 15 avril 2020 son référentiel relatif aux traitements de données à caractère personnel mis en œuvre aux fins de...more

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CNIL’s New Guidelines on HR Processing

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The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has recently released new guidelines (French only) regarding human resources processing operations. ...more

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COVID-19 and Data Protection Compliance in France

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Following the outbreak of COVID-19, organizations have been implementing exceptional measures to maintain "business-as-usual" to the extent allowed by their particular circumstances and to protect their employees, customers...more

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CNIL, France’s Data Protection Authority, Releases Strategic Road Map

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In a statement of its priorities over the next year, French data privacy regulator CNIL emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to data protection regulation....more

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French DPA Issues Robust Model Regulation for Biometric Access Controls in the Workplace

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In late March, the French Data Protection Authority, Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (“CNIL”) released a model regulation (the “Model Regulation”) governing the use of biometric access controls in the...more

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French Data Authority CNIL Issues Guidance On Credit Card Data

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The French Data Protection Authority, CNIL, issues guidance on credit card data in remote transactions: Merchants who collect credit card detail to facilitate a transaction, need the consent of their customers to keep...more

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Dramatic Increase in French Privacy Complaints Since GDPR

The French data protection authority CNIL has received 3,767 data protection complaints since EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on May 25, 2018. According to CNIL this is a 64 percent increase...more

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GDPR - What to Expect in France

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On July 2, 2018, the French Data Protection Authority (“Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés” or “CNIL”) published its yearly thematic guidance for the priority axes of its control activities, notably...more

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French Data Protection Authority Confirms Enforcement Trend on Security Obligations for Data Controllers

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The Situation: Even before the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") became effective on May 25, there has been a noticeable trend in the enforcement of security obligations through increased sanctions. The...more

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Global Privacy & Cybersecurity Update Vol. 14

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New York Attorney General Announces Record Number of Data Breach Notices in 2016 - On March 21, 2017, the New York Attorney General's Office announced that it received 1,300 reported data breaches in 2016—a 60 percent...more

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