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Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Health, General Health, Clinical trials, Research, Science, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Articles, Data security, Data protection, Privacy law, Privacy, Information privacy, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Anonymity, Spanish Data Protection Agency, Consent, Personal data

To access the webcasts, please log on to the Ironwood website approximately 15 minutes prior to the start times to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.

Key Points: 
  • To access the webcasts, please log on to the Ironwood website approximately 15 minutes prior to the start times to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be required.
  • A replay of the webcasts will be available on Ironwoods website for 14 days following the conferences.
  • Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: IRWD) is a GI-focused healthcare company dedicated to creating medicines that make a difference for patients living with GI diseases.
  • Ironwood was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Boston, Mass.

Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) imposes fine of 6.000.000 EUR on CAIXABANK, S.A.,

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Data security, Privacy, Data protection, Privacy law, Information privacy, Information governance, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Anonymity, Spanish Data Protection Agency, Personal data

The Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) imposed a total fine of 6.000.000 EUR on CAIXABANK, S.A., for unlawfully processing clients personal data (4.000.000 EUR) and not providing sufficient information regarding the processing of personal data (2.000.000 EUR).

Key Points: 
  • The Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) imposed a total fine of 6.000.000 EUR on CAIXABANK, S.A., for unlawfully processing clients personal data (4.000.000 EUR) and not providing sufficient information regarding the processing of personal data (2.000.000 EUR).
  • Consequently, the AEPD concluded that CAIXABANK had violated Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR.
  • Following Article 83 (5) b of the GDPR, a fine of 2.000.000 EUR was imposed.
  • Any questions regarding this press release should be directed to the supervisory authority concerned.

ICO statement in response to the publication of a draft adequacy decision from the European Commission

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Data security, Privacy, Data protection, Privacy law, European Union law, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, European Data Protection Board, Information privacy, Data portability, EU–US Privacy Shield

The European Commission has today published its draft UK adequacy decisions.

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  • The European Commission has today published its draft UK adequacy decisions.
  • If adopted these decisions will allow for continued free flow of personal data from the EU into the UK.
  • As well as its decision under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU also published another draft decision for personal data related to law enforcement.
  • The adequacy decisions are now with the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) who will deliver an opinion to the European Commission and representatives from the EU member states.

Datasite Launches Local Data Hosting Capabilities in Australia

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Finance, Software, Data security, Data protection, Privacy law, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Terms of service, Internet privacy, Information privacy

Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, today launched local data hosting capabilities in Australia to help local dealmakers get deals done quickly and easily, including helping them comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP).

Key Points: 
  • Datasite, a leading SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, today launched local data hosting capabilities in Australia to help local dealmakers get deals done quickly and easily, including helping them comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP).
  • Datasite already complies with all applicable data protection laws including the European Unions General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
  • The expansion in Australia is part of ongoing growth at Datasite, which facilitates about 10,000 deals annually.
  • The new applications include Datasite Prepare , Datasite Outreach and Datasite Acquire .

Digital Garage Partners with 1plusX on Capital and Business Alliance, Powering Development of Post-cookie Advertising across Japan and Asia

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Marketing, Data security, Data protection, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Information privacy, Privacy law, Online advertising, Digital marketing

The 1plusX marketing data platform functions in compliance with strict privacy regulations for Europe and the United States, such as the GDPR and CCPA.

Key Points: 
  • The 1plusX marketing data platform functions in compliance with strict privacy regulations for Europe and the United States, such as the GDPR and CCPA.
  • Together, DG and 1plusX aim to improve the accessibility and adoption of next-generation ad platforms in Japan and Asia.
  • Japan is one of the top advertising markets on this planet, through this partnership we will shape the future of digital marketing for the region.
  • The entire 1plusX team is thrilled to embark on this development with the team of Digital Garage Group."

Polish DPA fines Smart Cities: Another fine for lack of cooperation with the Personal Data Protection Office

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Information privacy, Privacy law, Data security, Data protection, Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, DPA, Information

A fine of over PLN 12 000 (EUR 3 000) was imposed on Smart Cities company from Warsaw for not cooperating with the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO) by failing to reply to its letter and failing to provide access to personal data and other information necessary to perform its tasks.

Key Points: 
  • A fine of over PLN 12 000 (EUR 3 000) was imposed on Smart Cities company from Warsaw for not cooperating with the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO) by failing to reply to its letter and failing to provide access to personal data and other information necessary to perform its tasks.
  • As a supervisory authority within the remit of Article 51 of the GDPR, UODO monitors and enforces the application of this regulation in its territory.
  • For more information please contact the Polish DPA at [email protected]

    The press release published here does not constitute official EDPB communication, nor an EDPB endorsement.

  • This press release was originally published by the national supervisory authority and was published here at the request of the SA for information purposes.

Belgian DPA imposes €50,000 Fine on Family Service

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Privacy law, Data security, Information privacy, Data protection, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, DPA, Privacy

The BE DPA has just imposed a fine of 50,000 euro on the company Family Service, which distributes "pink boxes" well known by mothers and fathers-to-be in Belgium, for various breaches of the GDPR.

Key Points: 
  • The BE DPA has just imposed a fine of 50,000 euro on the company Family Service, which distributes "pink boxes" well known by mothers and fathers-to-be in Belgium, for various breaches of the GDPR.
  • Family Service is a marketing company that distributes pink boxes that include samples, special offers and information sheets for future parents.
  • The Inspection Service and the Litigation Chamber of the BE DPA found that the company was renting and/or selling personal data for commercial purposes.
  • For further information, please contact the Belgian DPA: [email protected]

    The press release published here does not constitute official EDPB communication, nor an EDPB endorsement.

Data Center Generator Market Size to Reach Revenues of USD 5.8 Billion by 2026 - Arizton

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Computing, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing, Data management, Electric power distribution, Data protection, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Privacy law, Electrical grid, Data center, Power outage

CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In-depth analysis and data-driven insights on the impact of COVID-19 included in this global data center generator market report.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In-depth analysis and data-driven insights on the impact of COVID-19 included in this global data center generator market report.
  • The global data center generator market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 4% during the period 20202026.
  • Increase in power outage due to grid failure will continue to drive demand for efficient generators in the market.
  • As the GDPR (Global Data Protection Regulation) came into effect in 2018, it affected the data center market in Western Europe, leading customers to shift data to cloud-based services for data localization.

Data Center Generator Market Size to Reach Revenues of USD 5.8 Billion by 2026 - Arizton

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Computing, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing, Data management, Electric power distribution, Data protection, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Privacy law, Electrical grid, Data center, Power outage

CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In-depth analysis and data-driven insights on the impact of COVID-19 included in this global data center generator market report.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In-depth analysis and data-driven insights on the impact of COVID-19 included in this global data center generator market report.
  • The global data center generator market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 4% during the period 20202026.
  • Increase in power outage due to grid failure will continue to drive demand for efficient generators in the market.
  • As the GDPR (Global Data Protection Regulation) came into effect in 2018, it affected the data center market in Western Europe, leading customers to shift data to cloud-based services for data localization.

Technological advances and data protection should go hand-in-hand

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Data security, Data protection, Information privacy, Privacy law, Articles, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Fundamental Rights Agency, Max Schrems, Pseudonymization

But as technology advances, so should data protection safeguards.

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  • But as technology advances, so should data protection safeguards.
  • For this years Data Protection Day, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) highlights data protection challenges to ensure our rights are upheld.
  • There is greater need for more clarity and strong data protection safeguards as more and more industries and technologies rely on data.
  • Yet, the 2020 review of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) shows that approaches to data protection still differ across the EU.