Trying to reassure Europe, Biden signs order on E.U.-U.S. data privacy
U.S. President Joe Biden set safeguards against American intelligence agencies misusing personal information.
General Data Protection Regulation
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the E.U. and the European Economic Area. The regulation is noteworthy for its extraterritorial reach, as it applies to any organization globally that handles the personal data of E.U. residents.
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European Union's top court finds data vulnerable to U.S. spying
The ruling invalidated an E.U.-U.S. data privacy shield for not adequately protecting against U.S. intelligence snooping.
E.U.'s 'right to be forgotten' applies only within its borders, court says
The E.U.'s top court said Google is not required to delete links to outdated or embarrassing info outside the 28-nation bloc.
Davos leaders urger stricter rules for data governance and tech sector
Among the proposals for reining in big tech are the creation of a new system for data oversight and a common digital market.
New data protection rules for privacy impact organizations
The E.U.'s new rules emphasize accountability: Data handlers must demonstrate compliance and delete data if asked.