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Digital Operational Resilience in the financial sector: DORA’s coming into force

Two EU legislative acts relating to digital operational resilience in the financial industry were recently published in the Official Journal of the...

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William Fry Data Protection Day Update 2019

On International Data Protection Day our Technology team round-up some of the key data protection stories of 2018 and look ahead to the likely even...

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William Fry Data Protection Day Update 2020

To mark International Data Protection Day 2020, our Technology & Data Protection team round-up some of the key data protection stories of 2019 and ...

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William Fry Data Protection Day Update 2021

Ahead of the Council of Europe's annual Data Protection Day on 28 January 2021, we unpack the key data protection stories of 2020 and look ahead to...

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William Fry Data Protection Day Update 2022

Council of Europe's annual Data Protection Day 2022: we unpack the key data protection stories of 2021 and look ahead to what to expect in 2022.

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The Fine Line in GDPR and its Impact on Businesses’ Risk Analyses

Reported data breaches in Europe rose by almost 20% in 2020. Ireland, as host to many large technology and social media companies, ranked as the t...

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Standards are Upheld but Shield Sinks Under Harbour Waves

European Court upholds validity of Standard Contractual Clauses but not Privacy Shield as international transfer regime, though with strings attach...

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Regulation of Crypto-Assets in Ireland – Fintech FAQ

Read our FAQ on the regulation of crypto-assets in Ireland and any existing financial services regulatory regimes that may be relevant to crypto-as...

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Irish regulation looks set to catch up with e-scooters

The regulation of e-scooters and similar vehicles in Ireland looks set for an overhaul soon.

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International Data Transfers: CJEU Decision Expected in July

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is expected to publish its long-awaited decision on the validity of the widely-used Standard Cont...

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Hungarian Data Protection Authority issues Largest Fine to date to a Bank for Unlawful Use of AI

The Hungarian Data Protection Authority recently issued its largest fine to date to a bank for unlawful use of AI voice recording technology.

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High Court Delivers Ruling in Facebook Data Transfer Case

The Irish High Court has delivered a ruling that the DPC can resume an investigation that may result in a prohibition on Facebook's EU-US data tran...

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Grace Period for Cookies Compliance: Websites Must Meet the Data Protection Commission’s Standards of Compliance or Risk Enforcement

Websites and apps have 6 months to comply with the Data Protection Commission's recently published report and separate guidance on Cookies and Othe...

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GDPR is 4

25 May 2022 Marks the General Data Protection Regulation's 4-year Anniversary: Paving The Way For Europe's "Digital Decade"

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Europe’s Digital Future: European Commission launches new European Strategy for Data

The European Commission has launched a new European Strategy for Data to promote data-driven innovation in the EU through legislation, investment a...

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EU Commission’s Guidance on How to Combat COVID-19 Through Mobile Apps and Location Data While Maintaining GDPR and Data Protection Rights

The European Commission adopted a common EU toolbox for the use of mobile applications and geolocation data in the fight against COVID-19. The reco...

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EDPB Reviewing Draft Guidelines on Data Protection and Connected Vehicles

In response to stakeholder feedback, the European Data Protection Board is reviewing its draft guidelines on how the connected vehicles industry ca...

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Data Protection Commission Issues First GDPR Fines and Takes Significant Steps re: ‘Big Tech’ Investigations

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced a series of fines for Irish Child and Family Agency, TUSLA for breaches of the General Dat...

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COVID-19: Top Data Protection Queries & Practical Tips

We consider how businesses might navigate some of the demands of data protection compliance in the context of COVID-19 and share some practical tip...

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COVID-19 and its Effect on Commercial Contracts

Key provisions of commercial contracts may be impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. We consider key clauses in contracts that may be impacted and l...

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Countdown to Post-Brexit Data Transfer Arrangements

With the post-Brexit data protection regime still unknown and less than 6 months to go before the UK leaves the EU, businesses need to deploy conti...

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Conditional Agreement Reached to Create World’s Largest Area of Privacy Compliant Data Transfers

The EU and Japan have reached an agreement in principle to recognise each other's data protection systems as 'equivalent'. This will create the wo...

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Central Bank Outsourcing Guidance for all Regulated Firms_

On 17 December 2021, the Central Bank published, with immediate effect, cross-industry guidance for the management of outsourcing activities.

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Central Bank of Ireland publishes Draft Cross-Industry Guidance on Outsourcing

The Central Bank of Ireland has recently issued a consultation paper and draft cross-industry guidance on outsourcing, including cloud services. I...

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Central Bank Outsourcing Guidance for all Regulated Firms

On 17 December 2021, the Central Bank published, with immediate effect, cross-industry guidance for the management of outsourcing activities.

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Central Bank of Ireland – Report on Outsourcing

The Report sets out the CBI's main findings from its review of regulated firms' outsourcing activities and outlines the CBI's minimum supervisory e...

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Any Data Portability in a Storm: Communications and Utility Sectors Face Consumer Contract Challenges under GDPR

With the launch of an initiative in the UK designed to increase consumers awareness of various contractual options and the use of new data portabil...

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A Path Forward – Draft Guidance Published For Dealing With International Data Transfers Post-Schrems II

This week saw the publication of draft guidance by the European Data Protection Board and draft standard contractual clauses by the European Commis...

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Blockchain Resolution Passed by EU Parliament but GDPR Could Be Weak Link

Blockchain is being cited as the potential answer to everything from endangered species protection to the Irish border after Brexit. The EU Parlia...

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Green Light for the Digital Services Act

The Digital Services Act has been formally adopted by the European Council. What does this mean for online service providers and social media platf...

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European Commissioner Provides Strong Support for the Data Protection Commission

EU Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, has defended the Data Protection Commission in a letter to Dutch and German MEPs.

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Health Research Rules Updated via New Regulations

The 2021 Health Research Regulations introduce significant new revisions to the law on processing personal data for health research purposes.

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EU Temporarily Permits Data Transfers to the UK Pending a Decision on Adequacy

As expected, an adequacy decision was not granted by the European Commission as part of the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement, but a maximum s...

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Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 Scoots off for Cabinet Approval

The Government's Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 sets out, for the first time, regulations on the use of e-scooters and e-bikes on Irish roads and...

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Verifying the Identity of a Data Subject: A Look at What’s Reasonable in the Circumstances

What constitutes a reasonable request for further information for verifying identity? Do you need to ask for additional information in all circumst...

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Amber Light for the EU’s Digital Green Certificate

EDPB and the EDPS release Joint Opinion on the EU's Digital Green Certificate.

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Vaccine supply row highlights the need to inject certainty into “best efforts” obligations

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A Lookback at Data Protection for 2020: The DPC Publishes the 2020 Annual Report

The Data Protection Commission has published another annual report on what has been a challenging a year, and certainly a year of firsts for the body.

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Return to Work: Dealing with a Confirmed Case of the Virus in the Workplace

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COVID-19 and an Overview of Contact Tracing Apps Across Europe

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William Fry Submits Feedback to Consultation on Draft SCCs for International Data Transfers

William Fry submit feedback to the European Commission in respect of consultation feedback on the Commission's draft implementing decision on stand...

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Beginning of the End of the “Fishing Expedition”? English High Court offers DSAR Guidance to UK Data Controllers

A recent decision of the English High Court provides authority for data controllers in the UK to pushback on data subject access requests (DSARs) w...

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Over the Rainbow. High Court Orders Twitter to Disclose Information About Parody Account

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COVID-19: Data Protection Issues When Video Conferencing

In this article, William Fry specialists identify key data protection issues apparent during the recent global increase in video conferencing follo...

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H&M Subject to €35.3m GDPR Fine for Keeping a Clothes Eye on Employees

Multinational clothes retailer H&M has been fined €35.3 million by the Hamburg data protection authority for unlawful employee-monitoring practices...

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COVID-19 & Cybersecurity: Key Threats and Practical Tips When Working Remotely

In this article, William Fry experts consider key cybersecurity risks presented by the recent global increase in remote working following the outbr...

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EU Member States Declare Support for a Next Generation European Cloud Service

The European Commission has welcomed the joint declaration by EU Member States, pledging to fund and develop cloud infrastructure in Europe and to ...

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Data Protection Commission Finds Prison Security System in Breach of GDPR

The Data Protection Commission has found a security system used in Irish prisons, which involves the scanning of thumbprints, to be in breach of th...

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GDPR Stock Take (Part 1): Data Protection Commission Publishes Two-year Regulatory Review

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National Transport Authority Welcomes Stakeholder Input on New COVID-19 Taxi Regulations

The National Transport Authority is proposing new regulations to ease some of the obligations placed on small public service vehicle licence holder...

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Increased Obligations for Retailers this Christmas with the Introduction of New Gift Voucher Legislation

Traders will need to update their terms and conditions as the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act 2019 introduces new rules and enhanced protec...

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GDPR Game Changer? ICO Publish Intent to Fine Companies £282m

Following detailed investigations by the UK Information Commissioner's Office ("ICO"), British Airways and Marriott International, Inc potentially ...

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EBA Publishes Final Guidelines on Outsourcing Arrangements

The European Banking Authority ("EBA") have issued revised Guidelines on Outsourcing Arrangements, following a consultation period on a draft versi...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Facebook Appeal on Transfer of Personal Data

Supreme Court dismisses Facebook's appeal on the transfer of personal data.

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Data Protection Update: Data Security Breach Reports Rise By 70%, Complaints Up 56%

Data Protection Commission issues first annual report post GDPR demonstrating a surge in both complaints and reports of breaches.

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Budget 2019 Increases Data Protection Commission Funding by €3.5 Million

This week's Budget 2019 announcement included an increase in funding of 3.5 Million for the Data Protection Commission (DPC). This allocation bring...

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