ICO consults on draft guidance for the research provisions within the UK GDPR and the DPA 2018
There are three types of research related purposes for processing….
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French CNIL issues decision on use of Google Analytics and data transfers to the United States
The CNIL considers that these transfers breach the GDPR. Therefore, it has ordered a French website manager to comply with the GDPR and, if necessary, to stop using the Google Analytics service….
UK government publishes post-Brexit policy document
Government intends to “use its new freedoms to transform the UK into the best regulated economy in the world”….
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CMA fines Meta again for breaching enforcement order
This is the second time Meta has been fined by the CMA during the Facebook/Giphy merger inquiry….
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Online safety law to be strengthened with new offences and age verification
Online Safety Bill is focussed on the regulation of online platforms, while the new criminal offences apply to individuals. The new offences complement the regulatory regime. The Bill will also see another attempt at introducing age verification for porn sites….
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Belgian DPA imposes fine of €250.000 after finding TCF cookie mechanism infringes the GDPR
The Transparency and Consent Framework is a widely-used mechanism that facilitates the management of users’ preferences for online personalised advertising….
Treasury Committee issues report on economic crime
The Committee welcomes the announcement by the Treasury that the government will legislate to bring advertising of cryptoassets advertising into line with that of other financial services and products, and that the FCA is strengthening financial promotion rules for cryptoassets….
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International data transfer agreement and guidance laid before UK parliament
The documents are issued under Section 119A of the Data Protection Act 2018….
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Law Commissions publish results of automated vehicles project
Aim for project to keep safety at the forefront of proposals, while also retaining the flexibility required to accommodate future development….
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CMA opens study into music streaming
Streaming now accounts for 83% of UK music consumption….