The European Union adopts Data Act: Granting Users the Right to Access and Reuse Data from Manufacturers and Service Providers
The Council of the European Union adopted the Data Act on 27 Nov. According to the press release, the Act is to promote fairness in the allocation of value derived from data utilization within the digital economy and facilitate smoother transitions between data processing providers. The Act also bolsters safeguards against illicit data processing and […]
EDPB’s Latest Data Privacy Framework Decisions About Data Transfers
Brussels, 19th July 2023 – The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) held its latest plenary session and made significant decisions regarding data transfers to the United States under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and the first review of the Japan Adequacy Decision. The EDPB adopted an information note aimed at providing clear and objective guidance […]
The Growing Trend of Online Age Verification: Striking a Balance between Protecting Children and Preserving Privacy
Online age verification is a topic that has gained significant attention in recent years, with numerous states and countries considering implementing age verification requirements for internet users. The primary focus of these laws is to protect children from the potential dangers of the online world. The challenge lies in finding a solution that can verify […]
Personal Data In Disasters: Processing Conditions, Health Data, Social Media Posts, Risks And Recommendations
The two major earthquake disasters centered in Kahramanmaraş on 06.02.2023, which deeply affected everyone, and wounded us conscientiously. The crisis is still ongoing, where even the needs that are literally equivalent to the word “vital” such as rescue efforts, shelter, and health and hygiene problems of the victims cannot be provided. We decided to write […]