Copying ID documents – Dutch data regulator issues guidance
We have all been asked before to provide copies of our passports to organisations such as telecoms providers, hotels and car rental companies. […]
Privacy Rights
It’s Friday 13th! Time to consider the cost of getting privacy wrong
Today is Friday 13th; so timely to consider the news stories this week saying that Google will soon be fronting up to […]
New European A29 Guidance on “Privacy in the Cloud”
Privacy debates in connection with cloud computing often generate more heat than light! Some regulators (not in the UK!) have […]
“Fair dealing” online? No quick test, no one-size fits all
Mark and Constance Fournier operate the Free Dominion website as a political news discussion forum. Richard Warman had an exclusive […]
The FTC’s Myspace Consent Order May Impact Use by Mobile App Developers of Unique IDs
On May 8th, the FTC released its proposed consent order in its investigation of Myspace.com, finding the social networking site […]
Privacy and data interception in Saudi Arabia
As part of our coverage of global privacy and data security issues, we thought you would be interested in a […]
Anti-Spam Update – Proposed New Exemptions on the Way
Today the Canadian Bar Association held an update session for members on Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”). An oral presentation was provided by […]
“Explicit consent” under the new Data Protection Regulation
The new EU Data Protection Regulation redefines consent of individuals. No longer, will it be sufficient for consents to be […]
Privacy and Data Usage in Hong Kong : An Overview and Update
For anyone interested in privacy and data usage in Hong Kong, here is an overview of current privacy and data […]
CASL: 3 Next Steps in 2012
As many of us now know, Canada’s Anti-Spam Law is now expected to enter into force in 2013. Don’t expect […]
CRTC Finalizes Anti-Spam Regulations – A Bit More Flexibility for Businesses
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has made and registered its Electronic Commerce Protection Regulations for the Anti-Spam Act (CASL). […]
The USA Patriot Act – Implications for Cloud Computing
European cloud users are expressing increasing concern over the effect of the USA Patriot Act. The Act entitles US authorities […]