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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect on May 25, 2018. It mandates a baseline set of standards for organizations that handle the data of persons residing in the EU to better safeguard the processing and movement of personal data. It requires organizations to protect the personal data and privacy of EU residents for transactions that occur within the EU, and is applicable to organizations operating inside and outside the EU.
May 3, 2018
A new guide released by Constant Contact covers what its users need to know about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), what they need to be aware of going forward, and how the new law affects them. The guide isn’t a full analysis of how the regulation may apply to individuals, but instead gives a […]
May 2, 2018
WordPress announced it is creating a comprehensive core policy, plugin guidelines, privacy tools and documentation on GDPR compliance for self-hosted sites using WordPress.org. WordPress.com websites can find more information about the law as well as plans for GDPR implementation for WordPress.com developer, Automattic, here. WordPress developers joined a WP watercooler podcast and “deep dive” follow-up discussion in […]
April 30, 2018
The following is a paraphrased excerpt of an article published by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) on April 4, 2018. In February, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) published a new temporary model for WHOIS that substantially modifies the philosophy of the service. WHOIS lists the names and contact details […]
April 5, 2018
According to recent reports on GDPR preparedness, many companies residing outside the EU think the new regulation doesn’t apply to them. Lynn Labieniec, CEO of the digital design firm Beaconfire RED, explains in her GDPR blog series why all organizations, including those in the U.S., should assess their data processes to know for sure if the GDPR […]
What is a data processor, what is a data controller, and what are their duties under the GDPR? To help professionals fully understand their obligations and promote good practice, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) prepared a 20-page guidance on the differences and governance implications of the two vital roles. “As information systems and business models become […]
Digital Impact’s Lucy Bernholz sees the EU’s data protection regulation as a framework that may just align with your mission. A silver lining?
April 4, 2018
Designed by Auth0 and Cordery Compliance, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Readiness Assessment helps organizations prepare for the new regulation by measuring their level of readiness and recommending areas of focus. Contact information is required to view a personalized results report. Learn more about the GDPR and sign up to receive updates at digitalimpact.org/gdpr.
The National Council for Voluntary Organizations (NCVO) adapted a 12-point plan from the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) guidance on GDPR, helping organizations that process personal data to effectively handle impact assessments, data breaches, subject access requests, privacy notices, and more. Learn more about the GDPR and sign up to receive updates at digitalimpact.org/gdpr.
This white paper by Enterprivacy Consulting Group’s Jason Cronk, CIPP/US, explains privacy by design (PbD) in a way that’s accessible to even the least technical among us. Cronk details his strategic approach to PbD, framed in part by thinking of the strategies required in a game of chess, along with two practical scenarios. Learn more […]
MailChimp released a guide in 2017 highlighting its GDPR compliance efforts. Now, the marketing platform is building a suite of tools (released in April) that will help its customers comply with the regulation’s new requirements. In March, MailChimp General Counsel Scott Culpepper outlined a number of important GDPR-related updates coming to MailChimp accounts. Learn more […]
