UK-US data access agreement takes effect
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the Data Access Agreement concerning criminal data sharing between the U.K. and the U.S. entered into force Oct. 3.
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Singapore PDPC issues reminder of new 'voluntary undertakings,' increased fines
The Personal Data Protection Commission of Singapore issued a reminder that new amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act went into effect Oct. 1. The PDPC’s power has been “enhanced to accept voluntary undertakings” under its enforcement obligations.
Argentina's PDPA amendment consultation extended
Argentina's data protection authority, the Agency of Access to Public Information, extended the public consultation on proposed amendments to Law No. 25.326 on the Protection of Personal Data to Oct. 11. The extension is a response to calls from stakeholders seeking more time to submit comments.
US lawmakers applaud FTC privacy rulemaking, call for more action on COPPA
Several U.S. lawmakers wrote a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan to praise the agency’s efforts to curb surveillance of children online. The letter coincided with the FTC announcing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for online privacy. In the letter, Sens. Ed Markey, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla.
Multiple member states push European Commission to expand scope of Cyber Defence Policy
Six EU member states expressed their desire for the European Commission to “aim high” in an impending EU Cyber Defence Policy proposal, according to a “non-paper” obtained by Euractiv. The countries of Austria, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain offered recommendations in five policy areas for the proposal.
The future of youth privacy lies in age-appropriate design
The U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, enacted during a time when only a small number of people used the internet, has shaped the privacy of U.S. children for more than two decades. Multiple proposed regulations would reform children’s privacy “through the operation of youth design standards” across the world.
Indian government reiterates intent to table reworked data protection bill
The Government of India told the Supreme Court of India that a revised data protection bill will be tabled in Parliament's Winter Session, ANI reports.
ICO to conduct Children's Code review
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office announced a public consultation for the one-year review of the U.K. Age-Appropriate Design Code. The ICO said it is assessing "the code's impact" through "market research, ongoing stakeholder engagement and our experience of supervising the code over the past year." The public comment deadline is Nov. 11.
Andorra publishes decrees for DPA authority, processes
Andorra's Data Protection Agency announced the government approved decrees on regulations for the application of Law 29/2021, of 28 October, of Personal Data Protection, and agency regulations. The decrees allow the regulator to better adapt Andorra's law to global regulations, specifically the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
US representative introduces facial recognition legislation
U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., proposed the Facial Recognition Act of 2022. The bill contains provisions to regulate the use of facial recognition technology to what is necessary in the public and private sectors. It also provides for transparency requirements, annual assessments and reporting around use by law enforcement.