GDPR

The GDPR's primary aim is to give individuals control over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business by unifying the regulation within the EU.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Kenya’s GDPR-Style Legislation Threatens US Firms’ X-Border Data Transfer Model

Kenya’s GDPR-Style Legislation Threatens US Firms’ X-Border Data Transfer Model
Kenya’s GDPR-Style Legislation Threatens US Firms’ X-Border Data Transfer Model
August 23, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Around the world, data protection legislation sets the rules for how companies collect and process personal information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Europeans Spared Summer Facebook Blackout as Decision on Meta’s EU Data Dispute Stalls
Europeans Spared Summer Facebook Blackout as Decision on Meta’s EU Data Dispute Stalls
August 14, 2022  |  Facebook / Meta

Dealing with European Union bureaucracy remains an uphill battle for U.S. Big Tech firms. And for Meta (formerly Facebook), its clash with Ireland’s privacy watchdog...

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US Cybersecurity Law Increases Reporting Duties For Most Firms
US Cybersecurity Law Increases Reporting Duties For Most Firms
March 16, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

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Alma CEO Says Zero Late Fee Policy Risky for BNPL
Alma CEO Says Zero Late Fee Policy Risky for BNPL
March 07, 2022  |  BNPL

Late fees can be an important source of revenue for traditional lenders, and for some credit card companies, it can represent up to 20% of...

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EMEA Daily: Switzerland Breaks Neutrality, Freezes Russia’s Assets; Dutch Antitrust Body Hits Apple with Sixth Fine of $5.7M
EMEA Daily: Switzerland Breaks Neutrality, Freezes Russia’s Assets; Dutch Antitrust Body Hits Apple with Sixth...
February 28, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

In today’s top Europe, Middle East, and Africa news, Switzerland put neutrality on hold and froze all of Russia’s assets due to the invasion of...

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Complying With EU Data Laws Is Becoming Increasingly Complex 
Complying With EU Data Laws Is Becoming Increasingly Complex 
February 28, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Data breaches in Europe can be extremely expensive, up to 4% of a company’s annual turnover, thanks to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Fines...

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Regulators Find Europe’s AdTech Sector Broke Privacy Rules
Regulators Find Europe’s AdTech Sector Broke Privacy Rules
February 03, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Following years of investigation, a European national authority has ruled that the region’s AdTech industry has violated privacy regulations.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EMEA Daily:  WeTransfer Pulls Amsterdam IPO Over Market Volatility; EU’s Data Protection Watchdog Supports Stricter Rules for Online Ads
EMEA Daily: WeTransfer Pulls Amsterdam IPO Over Market Volatility; EU’s Data Protection Watchdog Supports Stricter...
January 27, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, WeTransfer, the Netherlands file-sharing company, is pulling the plug for an IPO in Amsterdam due...

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