“[N]o legacy is so rich as honesty”1 might fairly summarize the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s theme to the advertising industry for 2023, as gleaned from the National Advertising Division (NAD) 2022 Annual Report. “FTC leadership,” the NAD Report elaborates, “sent a consistent, strong message that national advertisers should take a hard look at their own … Continue Reading
The European Commission published the preliminary results of its IoT sector inquiry and tech giants come under pressure for the alleged “gatekeeper” role that their voice assistant apps (such as Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant) play in smart homes and with other connected consumer devices. The EU sector inquiry has so far collected over 200 … Continue Reading
A brief overview La propriété, c’est le vol! (roughly translated as “property is theft!”). Perhaps the most famous assertion of Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, the French philosopher, considered by some to be the father of anarchy. A contemporary of Karl Marx, Proudhon’s focus was on physical property. However, this resonates with the early libertarian open source software … Continue Reading
Using artificial intelligence (AI) and big data is becoming an increasing conundrum in the drive for competitive advantage. Governments and industry are all developing AI plans, but what does this mean and what are the social consequences? If you are an EU or national policymaker, what regulatory framework should you consider? Are the existing liability … Continue Reading
Back in May this year, the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP), which authors the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing (the CAP Code), launched a consultation (the Consultation) on changes that may be required to the CAP Code on the issue of administration of prize promotions. This followed the introduction of … Continue Reading
The practise of employers using their employees’ images and names within marketing materials (from graduate recruitment materials and internal-only promotions, to nationally distributed campaigns) has become a riskier strategy in light of the consent requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which recently came fully into force across the EU. Even where employers have … Continue Reading
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new Squire Patton Boggs Security and Privacy // Bytes Blog. The Blog will feature regular posts from our Data Privacy and Cybersecurity team, highlighting key data privacy and cybersecurity developments across the globe, with analysis of the practical implications. Many posts will be dedicated to helping … Continue Reading
In line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK has now published a Data Protection Bill, which is intended to “make our data protection laws fit for the digital age…” The Overview Factsheet for this Bill may be found here. This legislative initiative parallels that of several other EU Member States that … Continue Reading
On 13 September 2017, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published draft guidance on contracts and liabilities between controllers and processors under the GDPR. The draft guidance does not add substantial detail to the provisions of the GDPR but is a useful reminder of the key points. For example, it highlights the requirement for a … Continue Reading
On 13 September 2017, in the context of the Digital Single Market Initiative, the European Commission (“Commission”) issued a draft proposal to regulate the framework for the free flow of non-personal data in the EU (“draft proposal”). The highly anticipated draft proposal aims at establishing a framework of free cross-border data flow within the EU. … Continue Reading
Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Protection & Cybersecurity team. This week’s alert covers news from: 4 September 2017. Europe The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) Finds That Monitoring and Accessing an Employee’s Electronic Communications is in Violation of Article 8 of the European … Continue Reading
Though the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) remains low on Commissioners (there remain only two out of five), the FTC is still actively enforcing privacy matters. On September 8, 2017 the FTC announced its first cases addressing the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield. In three separate actions, the FTC settled charges against three companies for falsely claiming participation in … Continue Reading
Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team. This week’s alert covers news from France and the UK. France Changes to Rules on Whistleblowing in France UK ICO Fines Nottinghamshire County Council for Exposing Personal Information Online NHS Staff Warned That Unlawfully Accessing Patient Records Is an … 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
Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team. 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 … Continue Reading
Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team. This week’s alert covers news from Germany and the UK. Germany Berlin Data Protection Officer Warns Against Biometrical Face Recognition UK Islington Council Fined due to Parking Ticket Website Security Breach ICO Fines TalkTalk for Failing to Protect … Continue Reading
Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team. This week’s alert covers news from the European Union, France, Germany and the UK. EU Advocate General Considers Handwritten Exam Scripts to be Personal Data France State Council Rules on Rights of Complainants in Relation to Sanctions Given … Continue Reading
Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team. 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 … Continue Reading
Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team. 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 … Continue Reading
Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team. 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 … Continue Reading
The ICO has updated its guidance “Preparing for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), 12 steps to take now” and recommends that businesses “Refresh existing consents now if they don’t meet the GDPR standard”. Why is this necessary? In March 2017 the ICO issued draft “GDPR consent guidance”. This was a consultation version to gather … Continue Reading
Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team. 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 … Continue Reading
Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team. 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 … Continue Reading
Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team. This week’s alert covers news from Germany and the UK. Germany Hessen and Bavaria Publish Information and Complaint Forms for Data Subjects Concerning “Privacy Shield” Bavarian Data Protection Authority Sends Inspection Questionnaire to 150 Companies UK Council Fined … Continue Reading
