May 27, 2018
Companies Respond To GDPR By Blocking EU Users
Mike Masnick, editor of the Techdirt blog, is concerned about the new regulation’s potential to splinter the internet “in a way that we’re not entirely prepared for.”
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May 26, 2018
Let’s Talk about Applying the GDPR in the United States
As Elena Souris and Hollie Russon Gilman at Vox write, “While online rights are coming into question, it’s worth considering how those will overlap with offline rights and civic engagement.”
May 25, 2018
Cybersecurity Must Be a Top Priority for Nonprofits
When business ethics and governance expert Lucy P. Marcus calls data breaches “an artifact of modern indifference,” she’s alluding to how “companies, regardless of size or sector, need to recognize their responsibility … to be vigilant and proactive about securing their data and systems.” Marcus admits that while the threat of a cybersecurity breach is […]
May 23, 2018
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. […]
May 22, 2018
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 […]
May 15, 2018
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 […]
May 12, 2018
Facebook, GDPR, and Winning Back the Public Trust
Facebook has pledged its commitment to transparency and accountability throughout its GDPR preparation process, but it’s unclear whether it plans to make good on its promise.
May 11, 2018
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.
May 10, 2018
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 […]
May 9, 2018
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 […]