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Why and how GDPR applies to companies globally

The European Union's new data privacy law (General Data Protection Regulation, better known as GDPR) takes effect today May 25th, 2018, after a two-year transition period. Despite some companies appearing to believe otherwise, and many articles misrepresenting its contents, the GDPR will have a

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Why the Cambridge Analytica-Facebook scandal is a wake-up call for all governments: Seven steps for a global response

As we said before, Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandals are a wake-up call for policy makers. And also a global issue. People around the world are concerned by the exploitation of their data. The current lack of transparency into how companies are using people’s data is unacceptable and needs

News

11th April 2019

Communities at risk: How governments are using tech to target migrants

20th September 2018

Shining a Light on Federal Law Enforcement’s Use of Computer Hacking Tools

24th August 2018

Privacy win! US court says Fourth Amendment protects smart meter data

1st December 2017

New “Shield”, Old Problems

1st December 2017

Some Thoughts Moving Forward...

7th November 2017

Recap: 10 Human Rights Organisations vs. The United Kingdom

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Submission To Department Of Homeland Security, Privacy Office (USA), Regarding DHS Social Media Retention Policy

Privacy International wishes to raise serious concerns regarding the proposal to expand immigration records to include social media handles, associated identifiable information and search results. Specifically, in relation to the current request for comments Docket Number DHS 2017 0038, we object to

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