On November 27, the European Parliament confirmed that Giovanni Buttarelli will serve as the next European Data Protection Supervisor (“EDPS”). Buttarelli will take over for Peter Hustinx, who served as EDPS for 10 years. Prior to his appointment, … [Read more] about Giovanni Buttarelli Confirmed as New European Data Protection Supervisor
European Data Protection Supervisor Releases Guidelines on Data Protection for Financial Services Regulation
The European Data Protection Supervisor has released guidance to European financial services regulators to help them analyze data protection and privacy in the financial services arena. The guidance sets forth a 10-step methodology to “facilitate … [Read more] about European Data Protection Supervisor Releases Guidelines on Data Protection for Financial Services Regulation
FTC Settles with TRUSTe Inc. Over Deception Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and TRUSTe Inc. entered into a settlement agreement Monday over the FTC’s allegations that the internet privacy certifier deceived consumers about its privacy seal recertification program and allowed its customers … [Read more] about FTC Settles with TRUSTe Inc. Over Deception Claims
Kim Peretti Addresses Cyber Risk with the National Retail Federation
The National Retail Federation featured a three-part series, “Talking Tactics,” that examined cybercrime in retail and how the industry is responding. Kim Peretti, co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Security Incident Management & Response Team … [Read more] about Kim Peretti Addresses Cyber Risk with the National Retail Federation
Law360 Quotes Dominique Shelton on CA Online Privacy Protection Act
California Attorney General Kamala Harris reiterated her commitment to enforcing the state’s Online Privacy Protection Act following her re-election and to pursuing guidelines advising companies how she will interpret the act. Dominique … [Read more] about Law360 Quotes Dominique Shelton on CA Online Privacy Protection Act