Interesting developments concerning data protection in the EU! As you may recall, in December 2023, we published a comprehensive guide on the “Pay or Okay” model introduced by Meta in response to several legal challenges regarding its use of lawful grounds for processing users’...

In the ever-evolving landscape of data protection, organizations must be proactive in safeguarding their operations against potential enforcement actions and fines. One pivotal step in this journey is often underestimated – whether you are a newly established entity or a...

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...

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...

ISO/IEC 27001 is widely known as the de facto information security standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system.   The first version of ISO/IEC 27001 was published...

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...