Q&As

Q&As

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Information Law Q&As

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EDPB approves certification criteria for EU Data Protection Seal under EU GDPR

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has approved the certification criteria for the EU Data Protection Seal, a mechanism to certify compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (EU GDPR) in data processing operations, including transfers to third countries. This seal helps establish appropriate safeguards for data transfers, offering a uniform standard of assurance across the EU. It also specifies the roles of supervisory authorities, accreditation bodies, and certification bodies in maintaining consistent application of GDPR rules

Guidance for consultation on data sharing with third-country authorities

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has provided updated guidance clarifying the rules for data transfers to authorities in third countries. This includes scenarios where such transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards under EU General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (EU GDPR), such as standard contractual clauses or binding corporate rules. The guidance aims to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements and the Court of Justice of the European Union’s Schrems II judgment, which highlighted the need for robust protections against indiscriminate access to personal data in third countries. The guidelines are subject to public consultation until 27 January 2025.

Council adopts new laws to bolster EU cybersecurity capabilities

The Council of the European Union has adopted two new laws to enhance the EU's cybersecurity capabilities. The EU 'cyber solidarity act' establishes an EU-wide cyber security alert system and creates a cybersecurity emergency mechanism, including an EU cybersecurity reserve. A targeted amendment to the 2019 cybersecurity act enables the future adoption of European certification schemes for managed security services. These measures aim to strengthen the EU's ability to detect, prepare for, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents, whilst fostering cooperation and resilience across member states.

Information Law weekly highlights—28 November 2024

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Information Law weekly highlights: a hand-picked summary of news analysis, updates and new content related to laws governing the use and dissemination of information and personal data. Each week these highlights focus on developments in key topics such as data protection, ePrivacy, cybersecurity, breach of confidence, misuse of private information, and defamation.

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