EDPS issues strategy for EU institutions’ compliance with Schrems II case
On 29 October 2020, the European Data Protection Supervisor ("EDPS") issued a strategic document aim…
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ICO UK issues fine of GBP 18.4 million for failure to ensure security of data
On 30 October 2020, the UK's DPA ("ICO UK") announced it had fined a multinational hospitality compa…
CNIL issues guidance on the erasure of data of deceased persons
On 28 October 2020, the French DPA ("CNIL") issued guidance on the erasure of personal data of…
The final version of the EDPB Guidelines on Data Protection by Design & Default is now available
On 29 October 2020, the EDPB published on its website the final version of the Guidelines 4/2019 on …
Joint payment industry associations’ letter on the EDPB Guidelines on PSD2 and GDPR interplay
On 28 October 2020, The European Banking Federation ("EBF") announced it had sent, jointly with othe…
ICO UK takes enforcement action against a credit reference agency
On 27 October 2020, the UK's DPA ("ICO UK") announced it had taken enforcement action against a cred…
Draft Charter of Digital Rights to be presented in 2021 by the Portuguese EU presidency
Given the upcoming Portuguese presidency of the EU Council, a government official from the country s…
German Federal Court of Justice addresses a preliminary ruling request to CJEU regarding GDPR breaches proceedings
On 26 October 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union announced receiving a preliminary rul…
UK and Japan officially sign free trade agreement including digital and data benefits
On 23 October 2020, the British Embassy Tokyo announced the UK has officially signed the UK-Japan Co…
EDPB adopts the final version of the Guidelines on Data Protection by Design & Default
On 21 October 2020, the EDPB announced the outcome of its 40th plenary session, including the adopti…
