China passes major data protection law
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) passed the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) on Friday the 20th of August 2021.
The new privacy regime strengthens the protection around the use and collection of personal data and introduces a new requirement for user consent. This comprehensive data privacy law goes into effect on November 1, 2021.
Whatsapp has been fined a record 225 million euros (or $267 million) by the Irish data privacy regulator for privacy breaches
Ireland's Data Privacy Commissioner (DPC), the lead data privacy regulator for Facebook within the European Union, had been investigating complaints about how WhatsApp processes user data under Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
WhatsApp has been fined a record €225 million for breaking strict EU regulations.
Turkey has fined WhatsApp ~€200,000 over controversial privacy update
Just one day after WhatsApp was fined a record €225m by Ireland's data privacy authority for breaking strict EU regulations, Turkey's data protection authority has fined WhatsApp nearly €200,000 for violating privacy rules
ICO seeks consultation on how organizations can continue to protect people’s personal data when it’s transferred outside of the UK
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office is launching a consultation on protecting personal data in cross-border transfers. The ICO is developing international data transfer agreement (IDTA) and guidance, that replaces Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
ICO will require the companies to use the IDTA to transfer the data outside of UK. Brexit required the U.K. to develop its own rules under the U.K.'s data protection law. The ICO is currently seeking responses on the draft rules. The consultation closes on October 7 to submit feedback.
Bureau Of Indian Standards (BIS) conducted a webinar on IS 17428 Privacy Assurance Standard
Bureau Of Indian Standards (BIS) has conducted a webinar on Data Privacy Assurance on 31st August 2021. The webinar focused on IS 17428 Privacy Assurance Standard that is published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
The Basic objective of this Webinar was to make aware the stakeholders of the requirements of these standards, to know about Industry’s views/technological readiness for Data Privacy, and to obtain feedback for further standardization areas for Data Privacy Assurance.
UAE announced Data Privacy Law as part of “Projects of the 50” initiatives
The UAE announced the first set of 50 new projects and initiatives set to be unveiled this month as part of its golden jubilee.
As part of this initiative, the UAE is also set to unveil a new data law that will ensure the privacy of individuals and international companies. In the coming weeks, the country will deploy and decree the UAE Data Law — the first federal law of its kind that will be drafted in partnership with major technology companies.
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