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Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Here you can read some articles on Italian and international privacy, cybersecurity and data protection issues drafted by either Giulio Coraggio or the other authors of GamingTechLaw.

New rules on biometric data, and the Internet of Things?

New rules on the usage of biometric data issued by the Italian data protection authority (the "Garante" or "DPA") are meant to clarify the applicable obligations with the purpose to ease the adoption of technologies relying on them in connection for instance to mobile devices and therefore also of wearable technologies part of the Internet of Things. ย However, such rules, that are now subject to an open consultation, set stringent obligations in their processing that might require improvements to avoid they reppresent a barrier for the launch of new products.

Google data protection issues with right to be forgotten

Google data protection issues might increase as a consequence of the ruling of the European Court of Justice that obliged search engines to remove the link between search results and a webpage if it contains information the individual deems should be "forgotten". ย But it is argued that this decision might have relevant consequences also for the development of technologies based on Big Data including Internet of Things and wearable technologies.

Easier agreements with new data protection model clauses

A draft document on new data protection model clauses for transfers of personal data from European Union data processors to non-EU sub-processors has been approved by the Article 29 Working Party setting an important milestone on data protection issues for projects triggering the transfer of personal data outside Europe making life easier for outsourcing agreements and cloud projects.

UK Gambling licence conditions – more clarity over grey markets

The UK Gambling Commission published an updated version of its FAQs, providing updated guidance to the industry in relation to a variety of questions that both we, and the industry generally, have been asking. One key aspect that is addressed is the Commissionโ€™s requirements in relation to "grey markets" to be met in order to apply for a UK gambling licence.

Webinar on social media – Slides of my presentation!

For those of you who have not been able to attend the Webinar on social media, I have posted here my presentation. Also, if you have questions or comments on the covered topics or want to receive the recording of the presentation, feel free to contact me, Giulio Coraggio (giulio.coraggio@gmail.com) ย and as usual follow me on my Facebook page, Twitter, Google+ and become one of my friends on LinkedIn.