Publications
Recommendations on measures that supplement transfer tools to ensure compliance with the EU level of protection of personal data
Late last year, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published, for public consultation, its ‘Recommendations on measures that supplement transfer…
How inadequate cybersecurity reveals sensitive personal data – lessons learned
Last week the news programme Nieuwsuur discovered a personal data breach at a commercial testcentre which sparked much controversy. The organization tests…
Update to WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy
On the 4th of January, WhatsApp updated their Privacy Policy. WhatsApp users received a notification in the app that they have until the 8th of February…
Judgement in Schrems II – a clear departure from the status quo?
The judgement published today marks a clear departure from the status quo. Although the direct consequences and concrete effects will no doubt develop…
The AG Opinion in Schrems II: one step closer towards responsibility?
On Thursday the 19th of December, Advocate General Saugmandsgaard Øe (AG) of the CJEU released his Opinion in the Schrems II case (C-311/18). The Opinion…
How to regulate AI?
During an exceptionally hot European summer, policy makers and supervisors are warming up to AI regulation. Disregarding their holidays, Dutch MPs asked…
Schrems II before the CJEU: who is responsible?
Should certain parties take their responsibility in terms of enforcing Standard Contract Clauses (SCCs) or will the mechanism of SCCs be invalidated as…
Challenges of (Chinese) AI in Europe
China’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry is rapidly growing. One of the key reasons is the availability of ‘data’. The privacy standards in China…
