Whenever you visit any website, the first thing you notice is a big annoying banner that is supposed to let you know about how/if cookies are used. Some cookie banners are smaller, some bigger; some are more compliant, others are less compliant, but they are always there. If you want to access the information on that site quickly, there is
Introduction The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) announced this week that it has enacted the highly anticipated new Data Protection Regulations 2021 (“DPR2021”). The ADGM, which was established in 2015, is an international financial centre located on Al Maryah Island in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. For those readers less familiar with the Gulf region, the ADGM is
Last week, I had a long and interesting discussion with one of the leading Scandinavian data protection lawyers. We normally see eye to eye on most matters, so I was genuinely surprised to find myself disagreeing with his position on one of the most fundamental building blocks of data protection regulation, namely the position of the Data Protection Officer (DPO).
Introduction In the last year, significant momentum has started to build around fifth generation (5G) for wireless communications technology. The new generation of mobile network technology brings with it new capabilities that over time will allow for a whole new range of previously unthinkable use cases for consumers, business and public administration. However, as also observed by data protection authorities,
As part of a growing trend across the region, Egypt has introduced the new Personal Data Protection Law No. 151/2020 (PDPL). It was passed in July and entered into force in October. In a manner similar to a number of other countries that followed the highwater mark set by the EU, the PDPL also bears a strong resemblance to
A recent change in the Danish legislation on annual reporting for large companies has come into force. The change requires covered companies to supplement their annual report with a statement on their policies on data ethics. The change will have effect for the fiscal year commencing on January 2021 or later. In this article, we take a closer look at
We are seeing the introduction of new or updated “GDPR-inspired” data protection regulations across the Middle East and Africa. Although the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is driving an element of much needed global harmonisation, the GDPR also has the potential to restrict the vital free flow and aggregation of data in the region. This is something which
The saying ‘Every man for himself’ indicates not only a fundamental principle of competition along with an ambitious striving towards a goal. Much more, the saying enhances the idea of singularity and maybe even exclusion. ‘Every man for himself’ thus becomes the tale of insulation and maybe even lack of community-thinking. By ‘community-thinking’ we mean a set of common values
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
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