The CCPA is Now in Effect
As of 1 January 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is in force and companies hoping they would be granted a further six months of respite from enforcement while final regulations are being promulgated, might…
The Rising Importance of Chief Privacy Officers
Over 100 countries around the world have adopted some form of data protection and privacy legislation according to UNCTD. Spearheaded by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a new wave of privacy laws is holding…
All You Need to Know About Nevada’s Updated Privacy Law
The Nevada Privacy of Information Collected on the Internet from Consumers Act (NPICICA) came into effect in 2017, introducing privacy notices for companies that run websites and online services that collect certain personal…
CCPA Update: Latest Amendments and Draft Regulations
On 10 October 2019, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released the first set of proposed regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to the public. One day later, Governor Gavin Newsom signed…
3 Tips to Stay Ahead of Changing Data Privacy Laws
Keeping on top of constant regulatory changes can sometimes feel like a losing battle; however there are some strategies companies can implement to ensure they stay compliant.
We are currently witnessing an unprecedented…
A Guide to NESA IAS Compliance
The National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) was established in 2012 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the first federal authority responsible for innovating cybersecurity in the country. As part of its mandate,…
Google vs. CNIL: EU Court Limits Right to be Forgotten to Member States
On 25 September, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) issued two rulings on the implementation of the EU’s right to be forgotten. The case had US-tech giant Google facing off against France’s data protection authority, the…
APPI VS GDPR: The Biggest Differences
Japan adopted its Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) in 2003, but by 2015, when a series of major data breaches hit the country, it became clear APPI’s requirements could no longer adequately protect Japanese…
How will the CCPA impact international companies?
California by itself is considered the world’s 5th biggest economy, ranking higher than France, the UK and Italy, with its GDP reaching $2.94 trillion in 2018. It’s hardly surprising given it’s home not only to entertainment…
PIPEDA vs GDPR: The Key Differences
Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) was considered a progressive law when it first stepped onto the legislative scene in 2000. It received a partial adequacy decision from…