Hunton Andrews Kurth writes: On June 8, 2023, the United Kingdom and the United States announced they reached a commitment in principle to establish the UK Extension to the Data Privacy Framework, which will create a “data bridge” between the two countries. U.S. companies approved to join the framework would be able to receive UK personal data…
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Political parties should be banned from storing voter data, says ADPD
Times of Malta reports: Political parties should be forbidden from storing personal data on voters, ADPD leader Sandra Gauci said on Saturday as she called for reform to restore public confidence following a massive data leak. “The storage and misuse of personal data is a serious concern that undermines the privacy and security of individuals…
Julian Assange ‘dangerously close’ to US extradition after losing latest legal appeal
Ben Doherty reports: Julian Assange is “dangerously close” to being extradited to the US after losing his latest legal appeal, his family and observers of his long-running legal challenge say. […] In a three-page judgment handed down on Tuesday, UK high court judge Justice Jonathan Swift rejected all eight grounds of Assange’s appeal against the…
More Clarity on Vietnam’s New Data Protection Requirements
Thao Thu Bui and Waewpen Piemwichai of Tilleke & Gibbins write: At a conference organized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on June 7, 2023, government officials provided more guidance on the recently issued Personal Data Protection Decree (PDPD), which is set to take effect on July 1, 2023. Key takeaways included the following: A national…