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Irish privacy watchdog highlights concerns over public sector data sharing

Ireland's data protection watchdog has outlined concerns over the governance of data sharing practices in the country's public sector. 22 May 2013

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Distress must be directly linked to data breach for consumers to claim compensation, rules Court of Appeal

Businesses do not have to pay compensation for causing distress to consumers if they break data protection laws unless the distress suffered by consumers is linked to the breach itself, the Court of Appeal has ruled. 22 May 2013

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Out-Law Guides

Data Retention Laws: What they mean for communication service providers

This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in November 2012.
The European data centre code of conduct

This guide is based on UK law. It was written and last reviewed in January 2010. The European Commission's Code of Conduct on Data Centres' Energy Efficiency (19-page / 65KB PDF) is a voluntary co...
Putting the data protection rules into practice: practical examples

Please note: This is one of a series of guides about overseas transfers of personal data. If you're new to that subject, read the introduction to overseas transfers first. Those responsible for...
The effect of binding corporate rules on overseas transfers of personal data

Please note: This is one of a series of guides about overseas transfers of personal data. If you're new to that subject, read the introduction to overseas transfers first. Following the widespread...
The US Safe Harbor scheme

Please note: This is one of a series of guides about overseas transfers of personal data. If you're new to that subject, read the introduction to overseas transfers first. After more than two years...
Model clauses for transferring personal data overseas: an overview

Please note: This guide was last updated in May 2010. It is one of a series of guides about overseas transfers of personal data. If you're new to that subject, read the introduction to overseas...

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OFT issues warning over personalised pricing transparency

Businesses must be more transparent about the way they collect information about consumers in order to offer personalised prices for goods and services online, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has said. 20 May 2013

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MEP questions whether new e-ID and electronic trust services laws can secure individuals' data security

Proposed new rules on electronic identification (e-ID) schemes and electronic trust services would not be able to sufficiently secure the security of individuals' identity, according to an MEP. 16 May 2013

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New regulator will take 'pragmatic' approach to data protection compliance in Singapore 15 May 2013
Consent should be needed for anonymised data sharing to be lawful, say campaigners 15 May 2013
Fragmented legal frameworks hindering 'm-health' innovations in EU, says expert 15 May 2013
Study reveals UK business uncertainty over data protection reform plans and cost implications 14 May 2013
Organisations using privacy policies 'to protect themselves', says ICO 13 May 2013
Smart metering rollout deadline pushed back to 2020 10 May 2013

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