The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published its finalised Guidelines on the concepts of controller and processor in the GDPR (07/2020) (Guidelines) in July. These concepts play a crucial role in the application of the GDPR as they determine who is responsible for compliance with GDPR obligations and how data subjects can exercise their data protection rights in practice. In Part I, we outlined some of the key highlights of the Guidelines in respect of the controller and processor concepts. This Part II addresses the key highlights in respect of the joint controller concept and the implications of the joint controller relationship.
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EDPB provides guidance on the concepts of controller and processor in the GDPR (Part I)
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published its finalised Guidelines on the concepts of controller and processor in the GDPR (07/2020) (Guidelines) in July. These concepts play a crucial role in the application of the GDPR as they determine who is responsible for compliance with GDPR obligations and how data subjects can exercise their data protection rights in practice. In Part I of this blog, we outline some of the key highlights of the Guidelines in respect of the controller and processor concepts and the implications of the controller to processor relationship. Part II will address the key highlights of the Guidelines in respect of joint controllers.
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DPC seeks feedback on Draft Regulatory Strategy for 2021-2026
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is accepting feedback on its Draft Regulatory Strategy for 2021–2026 until 30 June 2021. We have set out the key highlights of the Strategy below.
The DPC’s strategic goals are to: (i) regulate consistently and effectively; (ii) safeguard individuals and promote data protection awareness; (iii) prioritise the protection of children and other vulnerable groups; (iv) bring clarity to stakeholders; and (v) support organisations and drive compliance.Continue Reading DPC seeks feedback on Draft Regulatory Strategy for 2021-2026