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China’s Data Privacy Law Poses Challenge for International Companies

eSecurity Planet

Businesses that have spent the past three-plus years adapting to the European Union’s far-reaching data privacy law now have to decide how they will respond to a similar law in China that has been criticized as being more vague in its wording and harsher in its penalties. Spread of Data Privacy Laws. PIPL vs. GDPR.

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UK new information security commissioner is John Edwards

CyberSecurity Insiders

It helps in protecting the rights of citizens and offers a plan to companies on what to do and what not to do when it comes to data collection and its security. UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) plays a vital role in regulating the GDPR and other data protection rights as per the Data Protection act of 2018.

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UK data watchdog wants to tackle cookie pop ups to protect personal data

CyberSecurity Insiders

Britain’s Information Commissioner’s Office(ICO) is asking tech companies to tackle issues related to data privacy for cookie pop-ups. Already, the cookies acceptance feature has been part of EU’s General Data Protection Regulation that came into effect in May 2018.

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GUEST ESSAY: A breakout of how Google, Facebook, Instagram enable third-party snooping

The Last Watchdog

billion apps in 2021 alone, up more than 47 percent since 2018. This increased demand for apps also raises the need for improved data protection measures, which Google took steps to address with the new data safety section they launched in July 2022. percent) of the apps share user data with third parties.

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Navigating GDPR Compliance with CIAM: A Quick Guide

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The regulation didn't just introduce new rules—it upended the entire approach to data privacy. Designed to safeguard the personal data of EU citizens, it introduced a paradigm shift towards a privacy-first approach. It has set a new global standard for data privacy, influencing legislation and practices worldwide.

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How to Automate GDPR Compliance

Centraleyes

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law enacted by the European Union (EU) in 2018. Its primary aim is to safeguard the personal data of EU residents and regulate how businesses and organizations process this data.

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The CPRA compliance checklist every business should follow in 2023

CyberSecurity Insiders

The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) was passed in November 2020. It amends the 2018 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) introduced in response to rising consumer data privacy concerns. The main difference is that the GDPR framework focuses on legal bases for data processing.