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Data protection and cyber security in 2024

2023 was a busy year within the data protection and cyber security domains. The Court of Justice decided on over 30 data protection-related cases, the European Data Protection Board published a number of impactful guidance papers, and various national data protection authorities made several important enforcement decisions. 2024 will also bring many new developments that organisations should be aware of.

White Label Consultancy 15th January 2024 No Comments

Compliance

Processing Data for Behavioural Advertising: Meta’s Use of GDPR’s Legal Bases and the New Pay or Okay Model

Would you be willing to pay for the preservation of your privacy? This is the inquiry Meta presents to its Facebook and Instagram users, offering not to track their behaviour for advertising at the cost of €9.99/month on the web or €12.99/month on iOS or Android. This so-called “Pay or Okay” is being implemented by Meta in response to numerous

White Label Consultancy 15th December 2023 No Comments

Compliance

Understanding the EU Data Act

On November 27, 2023, the European Union took a significant step in shaping its digital landscape. The Council approved the Data Act, which will officially take effect 20 days after its publication in the EU Official Journal. This Act establishes extensive rules for handling and sharing data from “connected products” and “related services.” Scope The Act aims not just to

White Label Consultancy 14th December 2023 No Comments

Data Protection

Processing Retrospective Data in Clinical Research

One of the most demanding challenges in clinical research is to establish a clear framework for the lawful and ethical use of retrospective data. Retrospective data represents a valuable source of information for research projects; however, it is typically collected for purposes unrelated to the research’s objectives. This gives rise to concerns such as the potential for unlawful repurposing of

White Label Consultancy 13th November 2023 No Comments

Increasing enforcement with regard to the cookie banners

Cookies have been at the center of data protection discussions for a long time, but recently the focus on the implementation of cookies has increased significantly. This blog post provides some insight into the most recent changes with regard to data protection authorities’ opinion on the implementation of cookie banners since the European Data Protection Board’s Cookie Banner Taskforce report.

White Label Consultancy 26th October 2023 No Comments

Compliance

KSA Takes on Personal Data Protection

As Saudi Arabia introduces its Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), organizations based in the region should be aware of its data protection requirements, and those operating internationally must be able to comply with the diverse legal regimes. Drawing from the principles of the GDPR, the PDPL shares many similarities. Yet, it brings its unique characteristics, affecting procedures, legal bases, and

White Label Consultancy 24th October 2023 1 Comment

Data Protection Officer

THE ROLE OF THE DPO IN GCC COUNTRIES

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) role has become a global profession. Although the practice of appointing a DPO previously existed in several countries around the globe, recently, there have been major developments in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Organizations should evaluate whether these new requirements apply to them and whether they should appoint a DPO. In this white paper, we explain

White Label Consultancy 23rd October 2023 No Comments

Data Protection

Major Updates on Privacy Reforms in Australia

Over the last three years, the Attorney-General’s Department has conducted a Review of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). On 28 September, the Government Response to the Privacy Act Review Report was published. This Government Response comes eight months after the Attorney-General’s Department published the Privacy Act Review Report 2022, a 320-page document outlining 116 recommendations and proposals resulting from extensive

White Label Consultancy 2nd October 2023 No Comments

Data Transfers

The EU Commission has signed the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. What should companies do now?

On July 10, 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted an Adequacy Decision regarding the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The decision taken by the EC regarding the EU-U.S. DPF enables organisations to certify their compliance with the EU-U.S. DPF, simplifying the process of transferring personal data from the EU to the U.S. The EU-U.S. DPF represents a significant step in

White Label Consultancy 16th August 2023 No Comments

Navigating the Risks of Large Language Models

White Label Navigating the Risks of Large Language Models The emergence of powerful Large Language Models (LLM) led businesses to consider the implementation of these technologies in their daily activities. LLMs have the potential to improve business productivity and efficiency, but they can also be an additional risk factor that should be evaluated to ensure compliance with legal obligations. At

White Label Consultancy 28th June 2023 No Comments