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Legislation

Data Protection Law Enters the Social Media Era

This last decade has undoubtedly marked a vast and worldwide sociological evolution which has defined and created a new generation and era of communication and data processing. This era has been often described by many as the social media era as it is evident that various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other applications and sites are at the forefront of news publication and communication mechanisms between their users.

17 November 2017

Litigation

The Standard Contract Clauses under fire?

In the recent case between the Data Protection Commissioner vs Facebook Ireland ltd and Maximillian Schrems of October 3rd 2017, Maximillian Schrems has raised the issue before court as to the validity of the Standard Contract Clauses decisions with respect to data transfers from the European Economic Area to the United States in the light of Article 7 (respect for private and family life), Article 8 (protection of personal data) and Article 47 (right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

13 November 2017

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