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Does my algorithm have a mental-health problem?

Thomas T Hills, professor of psychology at the University of Warwick and Fellow of the Alan Turing Institute, explains the ramifications of algorithms, which are “increasingly being made in our own image.”

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GDPR Will ‘Forever Change’ Marketing, Say Digital Governance Experts

Digital experts Elie Auvray and Kristina Podnar have authored a 35-page guide for understanding GDPR and creating a plan for May 25, 2018 and beyond. Included in the guide are who is covered and what is different about the law, differences between B2B and B2C companies, types of exempt personal data, compliance strategies, and more. […]

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Key Aspects of GDPR Explained

A white paper released by European Digital Rights (EDRi) explains key aspects of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). On May 16 at RightsCon in Toronto, EDRi Executive Director Joe McNamee joined a panel of experts to discuss the far-reaching effects of GDPR. For instance, EDRi has warned against GDPR certification fraud, a trend it […]

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GDPR Template for US-Based Nonprofits

A primer released by the international law firm, Pillsbury, is designed to help nonprofits understand the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and apply it to their daily operations. The resource includes an annotated Template for US/EU Privacy Notice with advice on how to engage with constituents. Reports on GDPR preparedness reveal that many companies residing […]

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Microsoft Offers Free GDPR Assessment

The Microsoft Cloud is helping organizations prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Read Microsoft’s GDPR white paper and measure your readiness with three free GDPR assessments designed to help your organization improve. Learn more about the GDPR and sign up to receive updates at digitalimpact.org/gdpr.

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MobLab Plans for GDPR with Shared Document

The Mobilisation Lab (MobLab), a global learning and collaboration network for social change, has published a living document designed to assist with its internal planning around the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). According to the document, 20-25% of MobLab’s email list (managed with MailChimp) consists of individuals based in the EU. Qualified readers who are […]

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GDPR Compliance on AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has a number of features and services for its customers as they prepare to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. Services and resources include AWS’s adherence to the CISPE code of conduct, granular data access controls, monitoring and logging tools, encryption, audit capability, a 33-page slide presentation, and […]

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Slack’s Plan for GDPR Compliance

A new GDPR guide from Slack explains the platform’s methods and plans to achieve compliance, both for the company and its customers. The documentation covers security infrastructure and certifications, international data transfers, data portability solutions, management tools, and more. Learn more about the GDPR and sign up to receive updates at digitalimpact.org/gdpr.

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Dropbox Offers Insight on GDPR

Dropbox’s new GDPR guidance center offers insight and practical steps for organizations as they prepare for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. Resources include a privacy and data protection white paper. Learn more about the GDPR and sign up to receive updates at digitalimpact.org/gdpr.

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Stripe Guide to the GDPR

Stripe, an online payments app published a guide to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which can also apply to organizations located outside the EU. In the guide, privacy and antitrust attorney Sára Gabriella Hoffman writes, “This guide aims to help users understand the GDPR’s widespread consequences, the opportunity it affords to improve data processing […]

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