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Privacy & Data Protection

October 2020

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South Africa: Excessive Processing of Employee Personal Information: A Warning to Employers

A recent decision in Germany has resulted in a hefty fine being imposed on any employer for violations of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Argentina: A Bill Updating the Data Protection Law Sent to Congress

A new Bill was introduced in Congress to modify the Data Protection Law, which has become outdated in comparison to the technological advances of the digital era and the new international fireworks, especially in light of the passing of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Brazil: General Data Protection Law in Force: What to Prioritize?

On September 18, the Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD) came into force (almost entirely). The rights of the data subjects can be exercised as of now, including requests to access, correct, block and anonymize their personal information.

Uruguay: New Proposed Changes on Personal Data

On March 1, a new government took office in Uruguay and a new budget law for the 2020-2024 period was proposed to the Parliament. The Budget Bill has not yet been approved, but in case the same is approved, it will introduce various changes, including certain related to personal data matters.

Greece: Data Protection Q&A on Practical Law Data Privacy Advisor

Pleased to announce that Popi Papantoniou, Senior Associate, and Valeria Kokkinou, Junior Associate of Bahas, Gramatidis and Partners, are the authors of the Q&A Guide on Greek Data Protection on the Practical Law Data Privacy Advisor, published by Thomson Reuters.

CMS Launches the GDPR Enforcement Tracker Report

This GDPR Enforcement Tracker Report aims to provide you with valuable insights into the fining activities of all EU DPAs under the GDPR.

Norway: Norwegian Authority Opens Probe Into Location-Based Mobile Messaging

To battle COVID-19, governments across the world use mobile location data in various ways such as for monitoring compliance with restrictions, tracing contact and transmission of the virus, and examining aggregated location data to understand patterns and behaviors of people during the pandemic.

United States: Ransomware Payments May Violate Sanctions Laws

Ransomware attacks are on the rise in the wake of COVID-19, but attack victims could unknowingly be in violation of federal law. A new advisory from the U.S. Department of the Treasury warns that ransom payments to sanctioned individuals or entities may result in criminal or civil liability.

Singapore: TMT Deal of the Year at Asia Legal Awards 2020

We are pleased to announce that WongPartnership has won the TMT Deal of the Year for our involvement in the joint venture between IronNet Cybersecurity and Ensign InfoSecurity at the recent Asia Legal Awards 2020.

Canada: Court Maintains Health Canada's Decision Extending Data Protection to Combination Drugs

The Federal Court of Canada's recent decision in Natco Pharma (Canada) Inc. v. Gilead Sciences Canada Inc. et al., 2020 FC 788 explores the reach of Canada's data protection regime.

France: International Data Transfers to the USA: The Privacy Shield Invalidated by the CJEU

The EU-US Privacy Shield was invalidated by the Court of Justice of the European Union on July 16, 2020. What is the impact of this decision?

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