EU/UK Privacy & Cybersecurity News Roundup – Week of June 26, 2023

Data privacy case law and legislation is constantly updated in the United Kingdom and European Union to address key issues. In order to track the latest developments, we have set out a brief overview of case law updates, legislation, guidance and news. Case Law Updates and Fines On 15 June,…

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EU/UK Privacy & Cybersecurity News Roundup – Week of June 19, 2023

Data privacy case law and legislation is constantly updated in the United Kingdom and European Union to address key issues. In order to track the latest developments, we have set out a brief overview of case law updates, legislation, guidance and news. Case Law Updates and Fines On April 13,…

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What Does the Irish DPC’s 1.2 Billion Euro Data Transfer Fine Mean For EU-US Transfers?

On 22 May 2023, the Irish Data Protection Commission (“DPC”) fined Facebook parent Meta EUR 1.2 billion for transferring personal data to the U.S. in violation of GDPR. The DPC also ordered Meta to suspend further transfers unless it can bring such transfers into compliance within 5 months. Meta is…

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EU/UK Privacy & Cybersecurity News Roundup – Week of June 5, 2023

Data privacy case law and legislation is constantly updated in the United Kingdom and European Union to address key issues. In order to track the latest developments, we have set out a brief overview of case law updates, legislation, guidance and news. Case Law Updates and Fines On 19 May,…

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EU/UK Privacy & Cybersecurity News Roundup – Week of May 30, 2023

Data privacy case law and legislation is constantly updated in the United Kingdom and European Union to address key issues. In order to track the latest developments, we have set out a brief overview of case law updates, legislation, guidance and news. Case Law Updates and Fines On May 22,…

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EU/UK Privacy & Cybersecurity News Roundup – Week of May 22, 2023

Data privacy case law and legislation is constantly updated in the United Kingdom and European Union to address key issues. In order to track the latest developments, we have set out a brief overview of case law updates, legislation, guidance and news.         Case Law Updates and…

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Washington’s Biometric Data Regime Advances Privacy Regulation

On April 27, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the state’s expansive health privacy law, the My Health My Data Act. Effective March 31, 2024, the MHMDA establishes a comprehensive privacy framework for entities doing business in Washington state that handle consumer health data. Reflecting a trend by lawmakers to…

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EU/UK Privacy & Cybersecurity News Roundup - Week of May 15, 2023

Data privacy case law and legislation is constantly updated in the United Kingdom and European Union to address key issues. In order to track the latest developments, we have set out a brief overview of case law updates, legislation, guidance and news.         Case Law Updates and…

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European Court Finds Pseudonymized Data is Not Personal Data in the Hands of Recipient That Can’t Re-identify It

On April 26, 2023, the General Court of the European Union issued a ruling in Case T-557/20, SRB v EDPS, finding that pseudonymized data shared by one party with another will not be considered personal data in the hands of the recipient, if the recipient does not have legal means…

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States Race After Utah on Minors’ Privacy Despite Legal Threats

The legislative and regulatory landscape concerning minors’ privacy is becoming increasingly protective, adding new complexity and uncertainty for companies as they navigate a patchwork of requirements. The latest legislative trend aims to regulate use of social media by minors and provide parents with greater control over their children’s social media…

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