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Data transfers and standard contractual clauses in the light of Schrems II

  Introduction  Following the CJEU Schrems II court ruling, WLC focuses on a series of aspects relating to the ruling and its implications. In this article, we examine the legal basis requirement and why the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses, otherwise known as the Model Clause or SCCs, are still alive – and what you need to be aware of when applying them.  Obviously, before transferring personal data out of the European Economic Area (EEA), a data exporter must ensure that there is a legal basis

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DIFC data protection law

Is GDPR compliance enough for the new DIFC data protection law?

The Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”), a financial services free zone in the Emirate of Dubai in the UAE, recently released Data Protection Law DIFC No.5 of 2020. The law came into effect on 1 July 2020. Companies have a 3 month grace period to prepare for the new requirements. There is some good news though – the new law

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Data Transfers

Schrems II – Implications beyond the US of A

Introduction This post continues a series of WLC commentaries following the recent Schrems II judgement by the CJEU. The judgement invalidated the Privacy Shield and confirmed the validity of Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”) as a cross-border data transfer mechanism. It however imposed a requirement on the data exporter and the data importer to ensure, on a case-by-case basis, full compliance with a

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Programme Planning
Data Transfers

How can I help my organisation manage the consequences of Schrems II Judgement

Intro This post is a continuation of our pragmatic advice on dealing with the consequences of the recent Schrems II judgement of CJEU, that have invalidated the Privacy Shield and put in question the way organisations transfer data outside of the EU/EEA. We are focusing on practical steps that the organisation should take internally as a reaction to the Schrems

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Data Transfers

10 key takeaways from Schrems II

We provide you with 10 key items you need to know about the Scherms II case court decision. Since our mission is to provide pragmatic advise we have refrained from long legal analysis, instead we give you insights on the most important consequences. Please stay tuned, we will continue reporting on the case in this manner, by publishing more bite

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White Label DPO // White Label Consultancy
Data Processing Agreement

DPA Negotiation: Top 6 Tips

Over the last few years we had our hands full discussing and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). The 6 tips below are based on our practical observations and things we have learned. We hope this will offer useful insights to DPOs, legal, procurement and outsourcing stakeholders who come across DPAs in their daily work. Please note that the tips we

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Data Protection Roles

The importance of data protection roles in product development

Summary Correctly choosing whether you are a controller, a joint controller, or a processor is important not only from a compliance perspective. It should take into consideration the future needs for data for your product and will largely direct its development.  Intro The traditional division between the controller and the processor historically relied on a distinction between a party connected

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Data Protection Audit // White Label Consultancy
Business Value of Privacy

The Value of Privacy in a Business Context

The ever-increasing need for access to data for business development purposes and the increasing regulatory requirements, have catapulted data governance into the business environment. This means that data needs to be managed, controlled, and developed in accordance with existing business principles of asset management. However, the value of privacy in a business context must be  assessed using the same criterion

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Global Data Transfers
Data Transfers

Managing international data transfers

International data transfer often comes with a list of regulatory requirements. Companies need to ensure that robust processes are in place to assess the need for Data Transfer Mechanisms.

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Compliance

Leadership and Culture in Data Governance and Data Protection

Introduction We are undergoing a technological revolution that is unlike anything we have experienced before. The speed of the disruption to almost every industry is not easy to anticipate yet we see evidence of the impact everywhere. It is changing the way we live and work – and Covid-19 is likely to accelerate this digitization. Digital transformation, and with it

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