On August 27, 2020 the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) announced that it approved the first ‘code of conduct’ in the Netherlands, the Data Pro Code. The Data
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After halting the realization of new data centers for a year, the municipal executive of Amsterdam announced on 1 July 2020 policies to welcome new data centers. Yet, they may
Continue Reading Amsterdam’s data center stop may be lifted soon
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As many countries reach the second stage of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, privacy protections may be relaxed under certain circumstances. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB
Continue Reading Data Processing in Times of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance from EU and National Data Protection Authorities
On Sept. 24, 2019, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decided that the “right to be forgotten” does not require a search engine operator to carry out
Continue Reading EU Limits Territorial Scope of ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ on the Internet
Introduction
Modern technologies and personal data are increasingly important for real estate businesses. Robotics, Wi-Fi tracking, augmented and virtual reality, sensor technology, and the Internet of Things (e.g., a physical
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While many are still digesting the changes brought about by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a new privacy regulation is already on its way. The Regulation
Continue Reading The ePrivacy Regulation: The Next European Initiative in Data Protection
The European Commission published its report on the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield on Dec. 19.
The report shows that the United States “continues to ensure an adequate level of protection” for
Continue Reading Thumbs Up for Privacy Shield Implementation, but Ombudsman Must be Appointed by February 28, 2019
The European Union continues to roll out regulations in furtherance of the EU Digital Single Market, a strategy that covers digital marketing, e-commerce, and telecommunications. The GDPR went into force
Continue Reading Another Privacy Regulation, but This Time on ‘Non-Personal Data’