The taskforce will build on the Digital Competition Expert Panel review to address competition problems in digital markets.
Virgin Media hit by data breach in the UK
The cable operator exposed the personal data of about 900,000 customers, for a total of about 15% of the company’s fixed-line customer base.
European Commission unveils the new European Data Strategy
For the first time, the EC sets out a proactive approach toward the use of data in the European economy.
German data protection authorities criticise the one-stop shop mechanism in GDPR
Regulators’ criticism is important in light of the upcoming two-year review of the GDPR, which the EC will carry out later in 2020.
UK Data Protection Authority publishes Code of Practice for the protection of children online
The ICO says the code is “the first of its kind” in the world, and will be complemented by other initiatives to address online harms.
French Data Protection Authority proposes stronger tools for internet users to opt out of data harvesting
The CNIL issued a draft recommendation to strengthen the hand of users in giving consent to placing cookies or other tracers on their devices.
ECJ Advocate General casts doubts on US–EU Privacy Shield
In the case between Max Schrems and the Irish Data Protection Authority, the AG says the authority must decide if US surveillance practices comply with EU privacy standards
Swedish regulator to adopt new data retention rules
The PTS has adopted provisions for telecoms operators to retain additional information alongside IP addresses, when these cannot identify an individual
Indian government proposes a new Personal Data Protection Bill
The bill largely resembles the first draft of 2018; however, it makes broader exemptions for public authorities, and foresees the creation of a ‘sandbox’ for innovation purposes
European Commission to table a new proposal for the ePrivacy Regulation
Commissioner Thierry Breton took note of the continued impasse in the European Council. A new proposal will now be discussed in H1 2020 during the Croatian presidency
