All Data Privacy articles – Page 27
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ArticleSix things CCOs need to know about ICO’s AI guidance
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office released guidance to help organizations explain how AI is used in decision making and how the technology uses personal data to form judgments.
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ArticleMiniclip settles with FTC for falsely claiming participation in COPPA safe harbor program
Swiss-based digital game maker Miniclip has reached a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for lying about its participation in a children’s privacy self-regulatory program.
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ResourceWhite paper: Future-Proofing Corporate Data Privacy: Budgeting and Solutions to Address Tomorrow’s Compliance Challenges
Over 500 corporate data privacy leaders were surveyed to understand the solutions, strategies and budgets companies have planned to address data privacy challenges in the coming year.
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ArticleLongtime holdout Ireland issues first GDPR fine
Child and family agency Tusla has become the first company to receive a fine from the Irish Data Protection Commission for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation.
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EventCoronavirus has made CW2020 a (virtual) gathering like no other
The coronavirus pandemic has made getting together for our annual National Conference impossible, but it’s also made this virtual gathering (Monday and Tuesday) perhaps the most important one we’ve ever had.
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Resourcee-Book: Data privacy enters age of Coronavirus
Compliance with specific regulations—such as the California Consumer Privacy Act—has taken a back seat during the coronavirus pandemic to more pressing concerns, including videoconference pitfalls, making sure remote workers are operating securely, and coronavirus disclosure.
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ArticleDutch DPA probing TikTok over children’s privacy
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has launched an investigation into popular social networking service TikTok over whether children’s privacy is being adequately protected.
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ArticleCan a CCO be a DPO? Belgian data authority not so sure
A recent ruling out of Belgium throws water onto the idea that the head of audit, risk, or compliance at a company can also serve as data protection officer as required by the GDPR.
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ArticleSenate Republicans to introduce contact tracing privacy bill
Senate Republicans say they will soon introduce a coronavirus-specific data privacy bill that would create regulations under the FTC for companies collecting personal data to fight the ongoing pandemic.
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ArticleTech firm: GDPR ‘in danger of failing’ due to lack of resources
A new report says Europe’s data protection regulators don’t have the skills, knowledge, or budget to effectively enforce such privacy rules as the GDPR.
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ArticleEDPB aims to clarify app development needs in coronavirus battle
The European Data Protection Board has released guidelines that aim to help app developers and regulators process individuals’ health data without compromising their privacy under such regulations as the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.
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ArticleCoronavirus could further stall BA, Marriott GDPR fines
Record-setting proposed penalties announced by the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office last year against British Airways and Marriott for violations of the GDPR may continue to linger amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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ArticleDo we have to give up our privacy to be safe from coronavirus?
How much of your privacy rights and civil liberties are you willing to give up in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic? Our collective answer might determine how successful we are in the next phase of this fight.
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ArticleIs tracking adherence to stay-at-home mandates a privacy concern?
Google has offered health officials a way to use data to monitor people’s behavior during the government’s mandatory quarantines, but some say the gesture may “raise significant privacy concerns.”
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EventFirst round of finalists named for Excellence in Compliance Awards
Compliance Week has pared down its list of more than 300 nominees for its first annual Excellence in Compliance Awards and is pleased to announce the finalists for nine of the 15 categories.
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ArticleLessons from Zoom: Coronavirus exposes videoconference risks
Stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic have led to explosions of use for popular videoconferencing platforms, some of which have struggled to adjust to new privacy concerns.
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Latest Marriott breach exposes 5.2M guests
Marriott International says a breach may have compromised the personal data of 5.2 million customers, the second significant data breach for the hotel chain since 2018.
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ArticleApp offers $1M bounty for proof of alleged hacking smear campaign
Popular face-to-face social networking app Houseparty is on the defensive amid claims of a data breach, offering a $1 million bounty for proof in what it believes may be a “paid commercial smear campaign.”
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Article8 compliance challenges facing European companies in coronavirus crisis
Due diligence, data, solvency, and supply chain management risks are just some of the issues Europe’s employers are struggling with as normal business has come to a standstill during the coronavirus pandemic.
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ArticleCCPA, SHIELD Act to take back seat during coronavirus pandemic?
With state attorneys general now fixated on “stay at home” directives amid the coronavirus pandemic, oversight of data privacy regulation may dip. But consumers—and the plaintiffs’ bar—are still watching.