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Setback for ePrivacy Regulation
We have reported previously that the new ePrivacy Regulation (to replace the ePrivacy Directive behind PECR) was working its way through the European legislative process. It [...]
Exit day changes
As the UK is leaving the EU on 31 January 2020 changes have to be made to legislation that is based on European law forming part [...]
Transfers of personal data to the US based on Privacy Shield
Transfers of personal data to countries outside the EEA are subject to GDPR safeguards. In the past the European Commission has made "adequacy" decisions regarding the [...]
Names and addresses have a value
Last year, we posted a short article (Just Names and Addresses) pointing out the importance of protecting all personal data even if you do not consider [...]
EE fined for PECR breaches
EE has been fined £100,000 for sending over 2.5 million direct marketing messages to customers without their consent. Marketing messages were included in customer service messages [...]
Update on cookie consent guidance
In July 2019 the Information Commissioner's Office issued updated guidance on cookie consent clauses. Under GDPR the standard for consent is that it is specific, informed, [...]
Latest Blogs
Setback for ePrivacy Regulation
We have reported previously that the new ePrivacy Regulation (to replace the ePrivacy Directive behind PECR) was working its way through the European legislative process. It [...]
Exit day changes
As the UK is leaving the EU on 31 January 2020 changes have to be made to legislation that is based on European law forming part [...]
Transfers of personal data to the US based on Privacy Shield
Transfers of personal data to countries outside the EEA are subject to GDPR safeguards. In the past the European Commission has made "adequacy" decisions regarding the [...]
Names and addresses have a value
Last year, we posted a short article (Just Names and Addresses) pointing out the importance of protecting all personal data even if you do not consider [...]
EE fined for PECR breaches
EE has been fined £100,000 for sending over 2.5 million direct marketing messages to customers without their consent. Marketing messages were included in customer service messages [...]
Update on cookie consent guidance
In July 2019 the Information Commissioner's Office issued updated guidance on cookie consent clauses. Under GDPR the standard for consent is that it is specific, informed, [...]