Erica Garland

Erica Garland

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Indian Government Data Leak Fixed

Indian Government Data Leak Fixed

By Erica Garland

For years, the Indian government had a cybersecurity problem that leaked private data about its citizens. A security researcher found that the government’s cloud service, called S3WaaS, accidentally made citizens’ personal information public online.
17.04.24 05:31 PM - Comment(s)
EDPB: Users need real choice in ‘consent or pay’ models

EDPB: Users need real choice in ‘consent or pay’ models

By Erica Garland

”Online platforms should offer users a genuine choice when using ‘consent or pay’ models. The current models often force individuals to either give up all their data or to pay. As a result, most users agree to the processing to access a service.” EDPB Chair Anu Talus.
17.04.24 04:41 PM - Comment(s)
The Future of US Privacy Legislation: Navigating the Path to a Comprehensive Privacy Law

The Future of US Privacy Legislation: Navigating the Path to a Comprehensive Privacy Law

By Erica Garland

The United States has historically lagged behind other developed nations in establishing comprehensive privacy protections for its citizens. The absence of a federal privacy law has left many Americans vulnerable to the unchecked collection and use of their personal data.
17.11.23 05:38 PM - Comment(s)
Navigating Generative AI: Privacy Considerations for Multinationals

Navigating Generative AI: Privacy Considerations for Multinationals

By Erica Garland

The rapid advancement of generative AI, capable of producing highly realistic and personalized content, has opened up a world of possibilities for businesses. However, this newfound power comes with significant privacy implications that multinationals must carefully consider to ensure r...

17.11.23 05:22 PM - Comment(s)
Recent Court of Justice of the European Union's Ruling on Data Subject Access Request: Strengthening Data Subjects' Rights

Recent Court of Justice of the European Union's Ruling on Data Subject Access Request: Strengthening Data Subjects' Rights

By Erica Garland

The CJEU's decision in RW v. Österreichische Post AG centered on the interpretation of Article 15(1)(c) of the GDPR, which stipulates that data controllers must inform data subjects about the "recipients or categories of recipient" of their personal data.
17.11.23 04:10 PM - Comment(s)