Our top story today is the agreement reached by the US and EU on data-sharing between the jurisdictions. The EU-US Data Privacy Framework represents a formal recognition that the US can offer adequate protection under GDPR for EU citizens’ data. This agreement with bring an end to 3 years of costly uncertainty for tech companies following the invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield in 2020. The White House emphasised the economic importance of the agreement stating in a press briefing that $7.1tn of business relies on data-flows between the two jurisdictions.

[Source: European Commission] The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU, on the European Data Act, proposed by the Commission in February 2022.

Today, the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution fuels exponential growth with projected data volume set to skyrocket in the coming years. A significant amount of industrial data remains unused and brimming with unrealised possibilities.

Does consent offer the best privacy and safety for internet users? And what are the issues around consent as a legal basis when it comes to children? Steve Wood, Consultant, Allen & Overy, Cecilia Álvarez, Director of Privacy Policy Engagement, EMEA, Meta and Martijn ten Bloemendal, Global Privacy Counsel, AbbVie dived deep into the subject at RAID in October. Here we share part of the discussion, moderated by Catherine Di Lorenzo, Partner, Allen & Overy

At RAID (Regulation of Artificial intelligence, Internet and Data) H2 on October 10th, Online policymakers, regulators and industry united to work towards systems of “New Tech Governance for the New Globalization”.

The biannual conference highlighted the need for industry, regulators and governments to work together to unlock a range of opportunities for society, trade and economic growth.

At RAID (Regulation of Artificial intelligence, Internet and Data) Digital on 4^th May 2022, legislators, regulators and technology industry experts resolved to “create balance in a precarious world”.

40 speakers joined from the European Commission, European Parliament, UNESCO, national governments including the US, Canada, Germany and India, regulators and central banks, Meta, Deloitte and investors.

At a Privacy Laws & Business webinar, experts from Meta, Stanford, the Norwegian Consumer Council and Amadeus revealed the prevalence of dark patterns and what businesses, regulators and policymakers can do to prevent them. Ben Avison reports

Tine A. Larsen, President of Luxembourg’s National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) talks RAID through some domestic, European and international regulatory activities in a world of rapid innovation

RAID: What are the specific local challenges for Luxembourg as a regulatory zone – does the benign taxation environment create a heavier caseload for you?

David Stevens, President of Belgium’s Data Protection Authority speaks exclusively to RAID about the need for greater collaboration between countries and sectors to keep in step with digitalisation.

In advance of RAID2021 (Regulation, Artificial Intelligence, Internet & Data) on 12 Oct, speaker Ventsislav Karadjov, Deputy Chair of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) shares insights on the future of safeguarding privacy