The first of this three-part series highlighted the importance of appointing the right Data Protection Officer. This second part focuses on how a DPO then supports organisations to implement and grow their privacy programmes. Every organisation is different, with needs varying depending on size, industry, and the jurisdictions in which it may process data. [...]
China recently introduced a new set of regulations that arguably could change the way surveillance technologies are used across the country. Set to take effect on 1st April 2025, the Regulations on the Administration of Public Security Video and Image Information Systems aims to enhance the protection of personal privacy while ensuring public security. [...]
Apple, a company often lauded for its strict privacy policies, recently settled a lawsuit for $95 million over allegations that its voice assistant, Siri, recorded private conversations without users' consent. The case, which spanned more than five years in the U.S. District Court in Oakland, California, highlights significant concerns around voice-activated technology and data [...]
The recent Paris AI Summit brought together key leaders in the global governance space, with much discussion on the rapid evolution of AI innovation and its impact on global economies. Making headlines was the UK and the US’ somewhat surprising decision not to sign the Paris AI Declaration, which set out to establish a [...]
For many, the first months of the year often mark the beginning of travel planning. As technology evolves and data suggests around 1.4 billion people travelled globally in 2024, the hospitality industry continues to embrace innovations to improve operations, such as check-ins, booking flights and hotel reservations. However, this increased reliance on technology also [...]
The recent Malaysia Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 introduces significant updates to the Personal Data Protection Act of 2010 (PDPA), as the region strives to strengthen its personal data protection regulations. The Amendment Act will take effect in three tranches commencing from 1st January 2025 with the bulk changes coming into force from [...]
The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India recently released the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 (Draft Rules) under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (The Act). These draft rules have been made available for public review inviting comments, objections, and suggestions until 18 February 2025. With a [...]
Over the past two decades, the automotive industry has transformed dramatically. Modern vehicles are now equipped with advanced technology capable of collecting and processing vast amounts of personal data. Once simple machines focused on transportation, today’s cars have evolved into data hubs, capturing data such as location, driving speed, braking behaviour, and even biometric [...]
In 2025, several new data protection laws are set to come into force globally, introducing significant compliance requirements for organisations across a spectrum of sectors and markets. Proactive Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and privacy managers can navigate these changes effectively by taking a risk-based approach and having a broad view of how the changes inter-play [...]
South Africa has issued an updated Guidance on Direct Market to protect the personal information of consumers in a more robust manner. This follows the Information Regulator’s first enforcement notice for non-compliance with the 2013 Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA)’s direct marketing provisions earlier this year. The recent Guidance Note outlines how to process [...]
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