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The key elements of an effective cookie governance program

While the use of cookie banners for obtaining user consent is becoming a common method to notify users and meet choice obligations, Red Clover Advisors founder and CEO Jodi Daniels, CIPP/US, writes adding a banner to a website "isn't a quick trip to compliance." Daniels said an effective cookie governance program includes a "cross-functional" leadership team, a company-wide governance policy, effective systems and technology to respect users' preferences, and more.

Op-ed: The value in Global CBPR Forum participation

The Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum is seeking to connect the dots for the international free flow of data through its own rules framework and its newly released Privacy Recognition for Processors System. Both certification systems involve accountability agents, with the BBB National Programs among the newly appointed agents across five jurisdictions.

Netherlands' DPA issues guidance against web scraping

The Netherlands' data protection authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, issued guidance detailing why scraping data from websites is illegal under the EU General Data Protection Regulation in most contexts.

CPPA publishes agenda for upcoming board meeting

The California Privacy Protection Agency published its agenda for its 10 May public board meeting. Key discussion items include potential updates on the agency's data broker registration regulations and a nonpublic session to discuss the agency's litigation with the California Chamber of Commerce.

NSA transparency report shows increased foreign spy reports involving US citizens

The U.S. National Security Agency's disclosure report showed U.S. citizens appeared 31,000 times in the agency's foreign spy reports in 2023, The Wall Street Journal reports.

UK regulators commit to collaborating on online safety, data protection matters

The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office issued a joint statement with the Office of Communications regarding collaboration on regulating digital services where online safety and data protection intersect.

Norway's DPA releases 2023 annual report

Norway's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, released its 2023 annual report highlighting the regulator's enforcement actions and data security strategies. The DPA detailed its Project Kvist that allowed businesses to provide feedback on the agency's operational efforts and its current plans to navigate the advancement of artificial intelligence technology.Full story

US senators ask FTC to investigate automakers over location privacy concerns

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ed Markey, D-Mass., sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking for an investigation into automakers for allegedly providing law enforcement with location data collected from vehicles.

Class-action lawsuit over ABA data breach dismissed

Reuters reports the American Bar Association had a class-action lawsuit dismissed over allegations related to a 2023 data breach affecting the personal information of approximately 1.5 million members.

Council of the European Union adopts data transfer framework with Japan

The Council of the European Union adopted a protocol allowing for free data flows between the EU and Japan as part of an economic partnership agreement. The protocol is designed to prevent data localization measures and offers a predictable legal framework.Full story

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The key elements of an effective cookie governance program

Op-ed: The value in Global CBPR Forum participation

Netherlands' DPA issues guidance against web scraping

CPPA publishes agenda for upcoming board meeting

NSA transparency report shows increased foreign spy reports involving US citizens

UK regulators commit to collaborating on online safety, data protection matters

Norway's DPA releases 2023 annual report

US senators ask FTC to investigate automakers over location privacy concerns

Class-action lawsuit over ABA data breach dismissed

Council of the European Union adopts data transfer framework with Japan

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