We’ve compiled the latest in Data Protection and Privacy news for your convenience below.
1) Newly Published Documentation
- The UK government has opened a consultation on reforms to the data protection regime, which will close on the 19th of November, 2021. Access the consultation document here →
- The Brazilian Data Protection Authority released a Guide on Data Protection for Consumers. Read the Guide here →
- The French Data Protection Authority issued a guidance to help organisations self-evaluate their level of data protection maturity. Access the Guidance here →
2) Notable Case Law
- The Dublin Metropolitan District Court (Ireland) has convicted Vodafone Ireland Limited on seven charges of unsolicited marketing emails. Read the summary published by the Irish Data Protection Commissioner →
- The Turkish Personal Data Protection Board has issued a decision against WhatsApp. The decision notably found that the company’s requirement for users to consent did not meet the condition of “free will”. Read more about the decision here →
3) New and Upcoming Legislation
- United States – The Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act was filed for the February 2022 legislature.
- United States – The California Genetic Information Privacy Act passed the Senate. The final step in the legislative procedure is the governor’s signature. This piece of legislation sets privacy provisions for genetic testing companies.
4) Strong Impact Tech
- WhatsApp is offering encryption for chat backups on the cloud. TechCrunch reported →
Other key information from the past weeks
- The Spanish Data Protection Authority has fined a company €6,000 for a lack of transparency in their privacy notice and in their cookie policy.
- The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner issued five new privacy principles to encourage consistency in measures taken to address ongoing risks related to Covid-19.
- The Swiss Authorities have approved the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
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