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By Neil Hodge2023-06-01T14:41:00
The fifth anniversary of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force has highlighted the many successes of the legislation—such as companies’ willingness to comply—but also exposed areas where the law is still untested and unclear.
Currently, there is no political appetite to tinker with the GDPR—at least not until a new European Commission is appointed in 2025. But privacy experts believe if the regulation is to stay relevant for another five years, it will need to provide clarity over a range of issues.
Clare Walsh, director of education at the Institute of Analytics, a professional body for data experts, said harmonized approaches to enforcement among EU data protection authorities is a “must.”
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2024-01-31T14:52:00Z By Neil Hodge
Experts weigh in on Meta’s plans to charge EU users monthly if they do not want to be tracked for online advertising and what the ramifications of the model would mean for the future of the General Data Protection Regulation.
2023-08-01T13:34:00Z By Neil Hodge
Plans to speed up General Data Protection Regulation cases against the likes of Big Tech firms by improving cooperation among the European Union’s data regulators have been largely welcomed by experts.
2023-07-07T13:33:00Z By Kyle Brasseur
The European Commission seeks to combat longstanding issues under the General Data Protection Regulation regarding cross-border cases with new proposed rules.
2024-06-24T21:02:00Z By Jeff Dale
Facial recognition company Clearview AI reached a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it violated the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act, with the company agreeing to compensate victims with stake in the company.
2024-05-02T14:57:00Z By Neil Hodge
The General Data Protection Regulation has been in force for nearly six years. Some industries—and some companies—have been more prone to fall foul of the rules than others.
2024-04-19T19:16:00Z By Neil Hodge
Big Tech firms might need to rethink their plans to charge users for not selling their personal data for behavioral advertising following a decision by Europe’s primary data regulator.
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