In this week's global legislative roundup, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced preliminary updates on California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement pertaining to the right to cure. New York City’s administrative code was amended to include § 22-1201 - 22-1205, which covers biometric identifier information and protects against the collection, storage, sharing or use of such data. Austria's Supreme Court referred Max Schrems' case against Facebook over explicit consent for the use of personal data to the Court of Justice of the European Union and Brazil’s data protection authority, the Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados, held hearings July 15 and 16 seeking public feedback on the draft regulation governing the ANPD’s investigation powers.
LATEST NEWS
The Joint Committee of Parliament was granted a fifth extension to submit its report on India's Personal Data Protection Bill 2019, Mint reports.
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ICYMI
Brazil’s data protection authority, the Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados, held hearings July 15 and 16 seeking public feedback on the draft regulation governing the ANPD’s investigation powers and the application of penalties set forth in the General Data Protection Law. Licks Advogados Head of Corporate and Contracts Angela Fonseca, CIPP/E, recaps the noteworthy public opinions brought forward for The Privacy Advisor.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced preliminary updates on California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement pertaining to the right to cure, while also rolling out the Consumer Privacy Tool, which will allow individuals to notify businesses of missing or unclear "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" buttons on websites. IAPP Staff Writer Joe Duball recaps Bonta's announcements for The Privacy Advisor.
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On July 9, New York City’s administrative code was amended to include § 22-1201 - 22-1205, which covers biometric identifier information and protects against the collection, storage, sharing or use of such data. IAPP Westin Fellow Nicole Sakin provides a breakdown of New York City's new standard and explores if it could be legislation considered around the country for Privacy Tracker.
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ENFORCEMENT
Denmark’s data protection authority, Datatilsynet, fined the Region of Southern Denmark DKK 500,000 for failing to secure a database containing psychiatric information of more than 30,000 children from unauthorized access.
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France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés, announced a 1.75 million euro fine against multinational insurer AG2R La Mondiale for violating data retention provisions under the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
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The Netherlands' data protection authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, fined TikTok 750,000 euros over children's privacy violations.
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The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission issued a $3 million fine to three foreign corporations for violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act with their alleged unlawful collection of personal data belonging to children age 13 and under.
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AFRICA
The International Bar Association's African Regional Forum published a guide to data protection and privacy laws for legal professionals across African nations.
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EUROPE
According to Reuters, Austria's Supreme Court referred Max Schrems' case against Facebook over explicit consent for the use of personal data to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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US
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the 21st Century FTC Act, which would update the enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Members of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence unveiled the Cyber Incident Notification Act, CNBC reports
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The Uniform Law Commission announced the Uniform Personal Data Protection Act was among the laws approved during the commission's 2021 annual meeting.
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