Blog: EU Privacy Laws

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Updated GDPR Data Processing Agreement Guidance

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published an opinion that has significant implications for data processing agreements (DPAs). It's crucial for all businesses covered by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to note this updated guidance. Any transfer of personal data from a controller to a processor must be...

GDPR Requirements for U.S.-Based Businesses

When the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in 2018, it brought many changes for businesses inside and outside of the EU. Developments in 2020 have only increased the compliance challenges for non-EU businesses, particularly those in the United States. This article will look at the main GDPR compliance...

What the EasyJet Data Breach Means for Your Business

In May 2020, UK airline EasyJet announced that the personal data of over 9 million of its customers had been breached in a cyberattack. The airline could face massive financial and reputational consequences, including a multi-billion dollar lawsuit and a possible administrative fine under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This...

How EU and U.S. Privacy Laws Apply to Foreign Businesses

Privacy law evolved to protect citizens against state surveillance. But it increasingly focuses on protecting citizens from online surveillance by international businesses. The internet's porous borders have forced lawmakers to extend the jurisdiction of national privacy laws. Increasingly, such laws now apply both to domestic and foreign businesses. We're going to look...

Brazil's LGPD vs. the GDPR

Brazil's new privacy law, Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), and the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) look pretty similar. In fact, they are practically identical in many places. However, there are a few important differences between the two laws. If you're more familiar with one than the other,...

Analytics Tools and GDPR Consent

The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) brought a new standard of user consent. It also brought a lot of browser pop-ups and, with it, some quite unclear rules about when consent is required. Most people understand that the cookies used for targeted advertising require consent. But what about analytics? Is...