Data Protection Day in Europe, 28 January 2014, saw the announcement by EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding of a more precise timetable for the adoption of the EU’s data protection reform package, comprising a Regulation governing general data protection and a Directive governing the use of personal data in the area of law enforcement and crime. The Council of the EU will agree upon a formal negotiating mandate by the end of June 2014, with a view to inter-institutional negotiations concluding by the end of 2014.
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5 Tips to Protect Your Privacy for Data Privacy Day
The Hogan Lovells privacy team wishes you a happy Data Privacy Day! This post contains five tips to help protect your privacy in everyday situations.
Maryland Attorney General Puts Privacy in the Spotlight, Establishes Internet Privacy Unit
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler, current President of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), has made “Privacy in the Digital Age” his presidential initiative for 2013. As part of the presidential initiative, NAAG will host a number of privacy-focused events throughout the year, including a three-day conference this April. On Monday, January 28th, […]
Noteworthy Data Privacy Day Program to be Live-Streamed on January 26
To commemorate Data Privacy Day, the National Cyber Security Alliance and Facebook will present a live-streamed program on Thursday, January 26 at 9:30 a.m. ET at the George Washington University Law School entitled “The Intersection of Privacy & Security of Privacy & Security” Featured speakers will be government and industry leaders in privacy, and the panels will be moderated by Hogan Lovells’ Chris Wolf.