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ArticleThree years of GDPR: Many milestones, but calls for change increase
Despite its achievements, the General Data Protection Regulation’s flaws have become evident. Some are already questioning whether the regulation—and the way it is regulated—are fit for purpose and whether the law needs to be changed.
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Spain, Italy setting new standard for GDPR enforcement
While big fines against big companies make headlines, Spain and Italy have flown under the radar as two of the most frequent enforcers of the GDPR, instead primarily focusing on smaller penalties. Might other countries follow suit?
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GDPR priorities for 2021: Twitter ruling stresses need for harmonization
European data protection authorities need to speed up their decision-making processes—especially with regard to cross-border complaints—before regulators lose patience and find legal means to mete out penalties under national laws instead of the GDPR.
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Facebook and the EU: a compliance failure or skirting around the truth?
Facebook’s record of complying with EU data and merger regulations is not looking good, as the company has racked up violations and fines from the European Commission and regulators in Italy and France.
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EU watchdogs temporarily green-light Privacy Shield
European Union data protection authorities indicated in a recent statement that they will hold off for at least one year any new challenges to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield. But legal challenges from others concerning its provisions could be on the horizon. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
