Robert Bateman - Page 3
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.
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...
Is a Privacy Policy the Same as a Privacy Notice or Privacy Statement?
Practically every business needs a page on its website or app explaining how it collects and uses personal data. Some businesses call this transparency information a "Privacy Policy." Some call it a "Privacy Notice" and some call it a "Privacy Statement." There are other names, too, like "Fair Processing Notice" or...
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...
Legal Considerations Before Launching a New Website
Are you launching a new website? Whether it's a simple blog, an ecommerce store, or a community message board, you must consider your legal position. From privacy to consumer protection to copyright, there are many ways in which the law can affect website operators. This legal landscape might not be as daunting...
Updating your CCPA Privacy Policy for the CPRA
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is already the most demanding U.S. state privacy law. By voting "Yes" on Proposition 23 and enacting the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which expands and amends the CCPA, Californians extended their state's privacy law obligations even further. In addition to affecting the CCPA's scope,...
Privacy Law Requirements When Selling an Online Business
When selling your business as part of a bankruptcy, merger, or acquisition process, the personal information you control may be considered an asset. But personal information isn't just any asset: Its sale has implications for your customers' rights and privacy. Certain rules apply to the sale of personal information under laws...