France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, reflected on the high volume of large databases breached in 2024. The 5,629 breaches reported to the CNIL represented a more than 20% increase from 2023, while the number of breaches affecting more than 1 million people doubled.
U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board spokesman Alan Silverleib announced 27 Jan. the Trump administration terminated the services of the Democratic board members, effective 23 Jan.
Sweden's data protection authority, the Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, Director General Eric Leijonram called for a review of the EU General Data Protection Regulation in an op-ed with Dagens Nyheter.
Argentina's Agency of Access to Public Information published a new book detailing proposed changes to Personal Data Protection regulations. AAIP Director Beatriz Anchorena said the book "focuses on the different perspectives and consensus reached, to encourage debate, expand spaces for dialogue and continue contributing to the development of the digital economy."Full story
Catalonia’s data protection authority, the Autoritat Catalana de Proteccio de Dades, released its methodology for Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments as a tool for transparent AI systems. The FRIA aims to analyze AI systems' potential impact on individuals and navigate risks to ensure organizations comply with data protection regulations.Full story
Consumer Reports and 12 privacy compliance companies released a data rights protocol aiming to help organizations comply with data requests through an efficient process that benefits businesses and consumers.
Brazil's data protection authority, the Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados, announced France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, and South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission's educational manga "My Data, My Rights" is now available in Portuguese.
The role of a privacy professional has transitioned from a narrow legal focus to one that embraces "a proactive, strategic approach to data management by embracing innovation," Santa Clara County, California, Chief Privacy Officer Chris Pahl, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, writes in an op-ed.
Effective and engaging privacy training can increase organizations' safeguards and compliance measures to ensure consumer information remains protected. Red Clover Advisors CEO Jodi Daniels, CIPP/US, details strategic training plans and notes providing privacy tips to employees "can help them understand how important their information is and, in turn, why it is so important to uphold their responsibilities over other individuals' information."Full story
Denmark's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, published updated guidance on secure transmission of data. The new measures detail the risks that threaten the secure transmission of data and ensure secure transmission with a validated sender, recipient and content.Full story