In this week’s global legislative roundup, Ireland's Data Protection Commission fined Instagram for violating children's privacy under the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The second reading of the U.K. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill was delayed after announcement of a new prime minister. And in the U.S., the California legislature passed the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act.
The latest
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., issued a statement that she would not hold a vote on the American Data Protection and Privacy Act in its current form. IAPP Staff Writer Joe Duball had reaction from industry professionals.
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The European Data Protection Board published an overview of resources available to member states' data protection supervisory authorities.
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Ireland's Data Protection Commission fined Instagram 405 million euros for violating children's privacy under the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
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The second reading of the U.K. Data Protection and Digital Information Bill was postponed after it was announced Liz Truss would become the U.K.'s new prime minister.
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Russia's Ministry of Digital Development, Telecommunications and Mass Media proposed the creation of a consent registry to help citizens keep track of how their data is being used and the ability to withdraw consent and request the deletion of data.
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Enforcement
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office opened a criminal investigation into eight people who allegedly stole personal injury data from car repair shops.
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission finalized the programming for its Sept. 8 public forum on its privacy and data security rulemaking proposal.
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Asia-Pacific
Indonesia’s House of Representatives Commission I Chairperson Meutya Viada Hafid said personal data breaches are a growing problem and reaffirmed the commission's commitment to finalizing the Personal Data Protection Bill.
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New Zealand's Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation on potential amendments to data collection notification provisions under the Privacy Act 2020.
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Canada
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia published guidelines for political candidates and their staff regarding the handling of personal information for campaign purposes.
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Europe
Switzerland’s revised Data Protection Act will take effect Sept. 1, 2023, following a decision by the Federal Council.
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South America
Brazil's data protection authority, the Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados, seeks stakeholder feedback on potential guidelines for processing high-risk personal data.
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US
Three U.S. Senators are attempting to repeal a drunk and impaired driving prevention technology provision from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, The Dallas Morning News reports.
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ICYMI
The California Legislature moved to address children's online safety concerns with final passage of Assembly Bill 2273, the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. IAPP Staff Writer Joe Duball had the details for The Privacy Advisor.
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