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The EDBP’s Stance on the Pay or Okay Model

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’ data for behavioural advertising (read more about it here: https://whitelabelconsultancy.com/2023/12/processing-data-for-behavioural-advertising-metas-use-of-gdprs-legal-bases-and-the-new-pay-or-okay-model/). We concluded the discussion with the

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Global
Artificial Intelligence

Comparative Analysis: Regulatory Approaches to AI in Different Jurisdictions

At White Label Consultancy, we acknowledge and embrace the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the numerous challenges it brings across diverse sectors.  That is why we are proud to collaborate on AI4Gov, an EU-funded initiative focused on leveraging AI for evidence-based innovations while tackling pressing ethical issues like discrimination and biases in democratic societies.  In our efforts to

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Global
Artificial Intelligence

Towards Innovation: The Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in the EU

At White Label Consultancy, we acknowledge and embrace the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the numerous challenges it brings across diverse sectors. As proponents of responsible innovation, we understand the importance of a regulatory approach capable of facilitating ongoing advancements in this field while protecting the interests of individuals. That is why we are proud to collaborate on

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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

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Global
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

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Governance
Cookies

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.

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Governance Program
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

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Governance
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

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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

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Global
Privacy

Saudia Arabia Data Protection Law 

Introduction   The Kingdom of Saudia Arabia new has adopted new Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) to regulate personal data processing and prevent personal data abuse in line with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to develop a digital infrastructure and support innovation to grow a digital economy. PDPL has many similarities with various national and international data protection regulatory

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