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🤝 EU-Japan Agreement on Cross-Border Data Flows: An Important Leap in Digital Collaboration
The EU and Japan have officially inked a landmark deal on cross-border data flows, marking an important step to drive digitalization across societies and economies. This agreement will seamlessly integrate into the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), representing a significant milestone in forming stronger ties between the EU and Japan.
California AG Bonta Investigates Streaming Services for CCPA Compliance
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced an investigation into popular streaming services for potential California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) violations. The focus is on ensuring compliance with CCPA’s opt-out requirements for businesses selling or sharing consumer personal information.
EDPB Launches Website Auditing Tool
On January 29, 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) unveiled its latest initiative—a Website Auditing Tool designed to assess website compliance with the law. Developed within the framework of the EDPB Support Pool of Experts (SPE), this tool caters to legal and technical auditors at Data Protection Authorities (DPAs), as well as controllers and processors seeking to evaluate their websites.
Today Marks Data Privacy Day: Reflecting on Progress and Anticipating Future Developments
In this brief overview, we highlight global advancements in data protection, including Switzerland’s robust measures, global legislative strides, and the widespread adoption of data protection laws. Explore key statistics, such as the percentage of countries with enacted legislation, and get a snapshot of the global data protection landscape. Stay informed about the latest developments, such as the upcoming implementation of the CCPA Enforcement, US State Privacy Laws, EU NIS II, and more.
The EU's Final AI Act Draft Revealed I Crucial Updates Unveiled
Luca Bertuzzi has brought to light the final, agreed draft of the EU’s AIAct, marking a significant disclosure. EU countries received this crucial document just yesterday, setting the stage for a pivotal discussion within the Telecom Working Party, a technical body of the EU Council, slated for this Wednesday.