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European Commission Releases Final Draft of Proposed Overhaul of Data Protection Regulation in Europe

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The European Commission has released its final draft proposal for comprehensive reform of data protection standards in the European Union. This draft of a proposed new General Data Protection Regulation (the “Regulation”) is largely consistent with … [Read more] about European Commission Releases Final Draft of Proposed Overhaul of Data Protection Regulation in Europe

Draft Regulation Prepared by the European Commission Proposes Fundamental Changes in European Union Privacy and Data Security Standards

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The European Commission has prepared and circulated a draft new General Data Protection Regulation (the “Regulation”). The draft is consistent with many of the expectations the Commission set in its November, 2010, communication titled, … [Read more] about Draft Regulation Prepared by the European Commission Proposes Fundamental Changes in European Union Privacy and Data Security Standards

House Committee on Intelligence Overwhelmingly Passes Cybersecurity Legislation

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Yesterday, the House Intelligence Committee passed H.R. 3523, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, by a nearly unanimous vote of 17-1. The legislation, which was introduced Wednesday by Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-MI), … [Read more] about House Committee on Intelligence Overwhelmingly Passes Cybersecurity Legislation