Category Archives: Open Forum

Data breach notification… in Canada

This article from Financial Post explains the Digital Privacy Act that became law on June 18 in Canada. It’s not related to Europe, but Canada. However it showcases a common trend in several countries. Data breach shall be notified. The mandatory notification provisions require organizations to notify the Privacy Commissioner as well as potentially affected individuals of a… Read More: Data breach notification… in Canada »

A new role for certifications?

The Regulation provides for the possibility for Data Controllers and Data Processors to use certification, i.e. services designed to provide reliable evidence of compliance in terms of data protection (definition, implementation and review of appropriate measures). Regarding the Processor, the text provides that the guarantees that the Processor must provide to be appointed as such… Read More: A new role for certifications? »

Open Forum

Any other argument that is not within the topics Legal Framework, Roles and Liability, Data Protection Officer, Impact Risks and Measures, Data Breach, Privacy by Design and Sanctions could be written into this category.