French Decree No. 2026-60 of 4 February 2026, which entered into force on 7 February 2026, has finally enabled the experimental launch of a new category of online game provided for in Articles 40 and 41 of the 2024 SREN Law (Securing and Regulating the Digital Space). These games are referred to as “Games with … Continue Reading
The French Competition Authority has published Opinion No. 26-A-02 of 18 February 2026, concerning the functioning of competition in the online video content creation sector in France. See the press release The online video content creation sector is now an integral part of the French audiovisual industry, having rapidly grown to over 150,000 professional creators … Continue Reading
Non-French companies need to pay attention to the French Payment Terms Regulations when paying (or being paid by) any French company. On December 2, 2021, the French regulator in charge of investigating and sanctioning noncompliance with the French payment terms regulation, the “DGCCRF,” published a “Review of the sanctions taken by the DGCCRF in the … Continue Reading
In a press release published on February 14th, 2019, the European Commission announced, as part of the Digital Single Market strategy, a draft regulation aimed at creating a fair, transparent and predictable business environment for businesses and traders when using online platforms. The new rules are underpinned by an impact assessment that incorporates evidence and … Continue Reading
Decree No. 2058-1057 of November 29 2018 on foreign investments subject to prior approval France, who in recent years has been relatively open to overseas investors, has extended its control over foreign investment into certain ‘sensitive’ industries, particularly the IT, cybersecurity, communication and technology sectors.… Continue Reading
The European Commission has issued a press release announcing that the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission have reached a political agreement to end unjustified geoblocking for consumers wishing to buy products or services online within the EU. Geoblocking occurs when a customer is treated differently based on their nationality, place of residence or location … Continue Reading
By a decision of June 2017, the CNIL has modified its blanket authorization for whistleblowing with a view to adapting it to recent changes introduced by the so-called “Sapin 2” law (the law relating to “transparency, the fight against corruption and modernization of business life”). Under Sapin 2, there is an obligation on business to … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from the EU, France and the UK. EU European Commission Addresses Free Movement of Health Data France The CNIL Sanctions Two Data Breaches UK Home Logic UK Ltd Fined for Making Nuisance Calls For more information on any of these items, or data privacy issues generally, please feel free to … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from Germany, Japan and the UK. Germany Baden-Württemberg Releases Guidebook on Employee Data Protection Voßhoff Welcomes Decision Not to Enforce Data Retention Japan Japan on the Way to Adequacy Decision by Early 2018? UK SMEs Warned as Firm Hit by Cyberattack is Fined £60,000 by the ICO For more information … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from France, Germany and the UK. France Access to Data of a Deceased Person by Its Heirs Germany Ethics Committee Releases Guidelines on Automated and Connected Driving Higher Administrative Court Rules That Data Retention Obligation Breaches EU Law UK Firm Fined £50,000 by ICO for Nuisance Calls AMI Issues Guidelines … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from France and the UK. France State Council Orders the Deletion of Personal Data in a File Relating to the State Security Experimental Use of Voice Recognition by Banks UK Queen’s Speech Addresses New Data Protection Law For more information on any of these items, or data privacy issues generally, … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from the EU, France and the UK. EU Latest Report on Effect of GDPR Predicts Heavy Consequences for Financial Services Sector France The CNIL Issues Fine to Dental Practice in Relation to Access Right and Lack of Cooperation With the DPA UK ICO Fines Council £100,000 for Failing to Adequately … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from France, Germany and the UK. France CNIL Has Released Further Cookie Guidance Germany Andrea Voßhoff Presents Activity Report for 2014/2015 UK ICO Wins Case Against Former Claims Company Manager for Making Blagging Calls For more information on any of these items, or data privacy issues generally, please feel free … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from the EU, France and the UK. European Union European Commission to Form Another Expert Group to Support the Application of the GDPR France French Data Protection Expert Appointed to the French Government UK Survey Reveals That 84% of SMEs Are Unaware of the Forthcoming GDPR ICO Publishes Its Information … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from France and the UK. France CNIL Receives Complaints in Relation to Political Robo-Calls National Health Data System is Launched UK ICO Reports on GDPR Fab-Lab DCMS Publishes Cybersecurity Breaches Survey For more information on any of these items, or data privacy issues generally, please feel free to call any … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from the EU, France and the UK. EU Article 29 Working Party Adopts Guidelines on Data Portability, Data Protection Offcers and Lead Authorities Article 29 Working Party Consults on Data Protection Impact Assessment Article 29 Working Party Adopts Opinion on Draft ePrivacy Regulation France CNIL Publishes Its Annual Report UK … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from France, Germany, the UK and the US. France Use of Email Content for Marketing Purpose Requires Consent on a Yearly Basis Germany “Netzwerk Datenschutzexpertise” Issues Report on Right of Standing for Consumer Associations in Privacy Issues Bavarian Data Protection Authority Presents Activity Report for 2015/2016 UK ICO Imposes £70,000 … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from the EU, France, Germany and the UK. EU Court of Justice of the European Union: No “Right to be Forgotten” for Personal Data in a Register of Companies France Decision on Outdoor Wireless Audience Measuring Tool CNIL Publishes Model for Processing Activities Germany Data Protection Authorities: Amendment of the … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from the EU, France, Germany and the UK. EU European Data Protection Supervisor Issues Opinion on Proposals to Enhance Consumer Protection in the Digital Sphere France The CNIL Publishes a Six-step Methodology to Prepare for the GDPR Germany Berlin Data Protection Commissioner Provides Information About Working Paper on Biometrics in … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from the EU, France, Germany, the UK and the US. EU MEPs Vote to Increase the Protection of Data Collected at EU Borders France French Data Protection Authority Launches RFP for a Privacy Impact Assessment Tool French Data Protection Authority Launches Consultation Conseil d’Etat Requests Preliminary Ruling from CJEU on … Continue Reading
In terms of its advertising industry, France stands out from the rest of the world. This is due to the particular constraints imposed by French media buying law (commonly referred to as “Loi Sapin”). Pursuant to this law, advertising agencies may only act as an agent of the client when purchasing “advertising space” from media … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from France and the UK. France Digital Republic Bill Brings Material Changes to the Framework Regulating the French Telecommunications Industry CNIL Publishes Guidelines on Password Protection UK ICO Warns Against Taking Clients’ Personal Information to a New Company High Court Rules on Legal Professional Privilege Exemption to Subject Access Request … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from France, Germany, the UK and the US. France French Data Protection Authority Launches Discussion Group Germany ZITiS Starts Work in Munich UK ICO Responds to Ofgem’s Call for Evidence on Smart Energy System US Federal Trade Commission Releases Report on Cross-Device Tracking For more information on any of these … Continue Reading
This week’s alert covers news from the EU, France, Germany and the UK. EU Greek Court Requests Preliminary Ruling on Data Retention France French Government Publishes Medical Data Regulation Germany Federal Network Agency Receives More Consumer Complaints than Ever Federal Police Tests Self-Service System for Border Controls at Frankfurt Airport Video Surveillance in Public Areas … Continue Reading
