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Authors: Coran Darling, James Clark
In its proposed AI Regulation (“AI Act”), the EU recognises AI as one of the most important technologies of the 21st century. It is often forgotten, however, that AI is not one specific type of technology. Instead, it is an umbrella term for a range of…
Continue Reading EUROPE: Data protection regulators publish myth-busting guidance on machine learningAuthors: Carolyn Bigg, Yue Lin Lee
The provision setting out significantly higher financial penalties for Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (“PDPA”) is now in force.
There is now an increased risk for organisations contravening the PDPA in Singapore.
This means that in relation to any intentional or negligent contravention of:
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Continue Reading SINGAPORE: Increased financial penalties under the PDPA now in effect
Authors: Eliza Saunders, Sarah Birkett, James Clark, Senal Premarathna
Introduction
The benefits of using genetic information for research purposes are clear, especially as the technology underpinning medical research continues to advance at such a rapid pace. Outside of research and clinical development, the number of organisations which use blood and saliva samples…
Continue Reading Genetic information – global privacy considerations – an Australian and UK perspective
On 27 July 2022, the highest administrative court in the Netherlands, published its highly anticipated judgment involving the Dutch Data Protection Authority’s assessment of “legitimate interest” under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
It was expected that the court would provide some clarification on whether “purely commercial interests” can qualify as legitimate interests within the meaning…
Continue Reading NETHERLANDS: Highest court side-steps determining whether legitimate interests may be purely commercial
Authors: Alexa Smith, James Clark, Robyn Palmer, Jamie Sanderson
The UK Government has published its long-awaited ‘Data Protection and Digital Information Bill’. The Bill will reform areas of UK data protection and electronic privacy law, and will also introduce new regulatory frameworks, most notably in the field of digital identity…
Continue Reading UK: New Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
Author: James Clark
The UK’s Department for Health and Social Care (“DHSC”) has published a major strategy document (‘Data saves lives: reshaping health and social care with data’) outlining the government’s plans for the regulation and use of data in healthcare.
In this post, we look at some of the most…
Continue Reading UK: New National Strategy for Health Data
Authors: Carolyn Bigg, Venus Cheung, Fangfang Song, Gwyneth To
We have all been waiting for a confirmed approach on legitimising overseas transfers. Finally, we have a clear answer on what organisations need to do to transfer or access for personal data and “important data” outside of Mainland China; and the message is…
Continue Reading CHINA: Cross-border data transfers – what are your options?
Authors: Carolyn Bigg, Venus Cheung, Fangfang Song
The China draft SCCs have been published, but may not provide the easy approach to cross border transfers of Mainland China personal data we have hoped to. Requirements to file the SCCs or PIIA for each transfer with the regulator, to undertake mini transfer impact assessments…
Continue Reading CHINA: Draft SCCs Released – Time to Focus on Overseas Data Transfers
Authors: Zoltán Kozma, Mark Almasy
The case involved the personal data processing
Authors: Carolyn Bigg, Yue Lin Lee, Gwyneth To
Increased financial penalties
From 1 October 2022, companies that breach the PDPA may face fines of up to:
Penalties imposed under the PDPA could…
Continue Reading Singapore: Higher Fines for Breach of Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) – up to 10% of Singapore Turnover
