Robert Bateman
Post-graduate law degree, CIPP/E from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Privacy and Data Protection Research Writer at TermsFeed.
Robert is a freelance writer covering privacy, data protection, security, and AI. He is a respected voice on privacy and has covered been writing, researching, and leading conversations in the field since 2017. Throughout his career, Robert has interviewed some of the leading figures in privacy, including Max Schrems and Johnny Ryan. He has worked with dozens of high-profile privacy professionals and campaigners and has written about almost every aspect of data protection. Robert earned a post-graduate law degree in 2019 and a CIPP/E from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in 2021. His 2019 research on the compatibility of the UK's "immigration exemption" in the Data Protection Act 2018 and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) won the DMH Stallard Prize for Best Project.
GDPR Territorial Applicability
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to companies all over the world, not just in the EU. In fact, the law might apply to you even if you don't intend to reach European customers. The GDPR covers organizations in the EU and some other European countries, like the UK. The...
GDPR for Business
Our easy-to-read ebook will help your business understand and navigate what it takes to be compliant with the GDPR.
Virginia VCDPA vs California CPRA
Virginia's Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and California's Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) are among the most powerful privacy laws in the United States. Both laws provide extensive definitions of "personal information," grant consumers rights over their personal information, and require covered businesses to provide transparent notice about their practices. But although...
How to Avoid GDPR Legal Issues Over Cookie Consent
Recently, we've been seeing more companies being taken to court or investigated by regulators under the EU's cookie consent rules. The GDPR has been in effect since May 2018, but websites and apps continue to flout the rules around obtaining opt-in consent for cookies. In this article, we'll look at some high-profile...
Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls
Information security is more important than ever. Practically every business should pursue an information security framework in order to meet its legal obligations, protect its business assets, and secure its customers' personal information. The Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls are an excellent starting point for any organization wish to improve...
The Draft UK Adequacy Decision: What's Next?
Many organizations were relieved to learn that the European Commission has adopted a draft adequacy decision for the UK. If approved, the adequacy decision would enable organizations to continue transferring personal data from the EEA to the UK without impediment. But the decision isn't final. There are many issues with the...