Robert Bateman

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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 Compliance For Events, Including Attendee Lists and Name Tags

Organizing an event? If you're covered by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have some work to do to ensure you're complying with the law. This article will look at the main GDPR considerations for event organizers, including identifying a legal basis for collecting personal information, applying the principles of...

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.

California's Data Breach Law

Virtually every company operating in California is covered by the California Data Breach Law. The law requires businesses to protect personal information and follow a strict process for reporting data breaches. Even if you haven't experienced a data breach (yet), it's important to understand the law so you'll be prepared if...

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...