Dominic Edmondson, Author at Connect On Tech

In Data Privacy

Key Takeaways From India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

On August 9, India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (“DPDP Bill”) passed both houses of the Indian Parliament and now awaits Presidential assent. In 2017, India’s Supreme Court mandated that privacy is a fundamental human right. Since that time, India has been working to pass data protection legislation. The DPDP Bill is India’s fifth draft of the bill. The DPDP Bill only applies to the processing of digital personal data in India, where the personal…

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European Commission adopts “adequacy” decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”)

On July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). US companies that participate in the DPF will be deemed to provide “adequate protection” under Article 45 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) for personal data transfers received from the European Union (“EU”) and European Economic Area (“EEA”). Why did the EC need to adopt the adequacy decision for the DPF? As we have previously written, the…

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US Government Announces Full Implementation of New Privacy Safeguards under Executive Order 14086: The Path is Now Cleared for the European Commission to Adopt the Adequacy Decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence (“ODNI”) announced today that it has fully implemented new safeguards under Executive Order 14086. See INTEL – ODNI Releases IC Procedures Implementing New Safeguards in Executive Order 14086. These steps clear the path for the European Commission to adopt the draft “adequacy decision” for cross-border data transfers pursuant to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. By way of brief background, in July 2020, the Court of Justice…

In Podcast

Podcast Episode: Data Privacy Developments in Asia Pacific: What’s the Latest?

July 20, 2022 by Manh Hung Tran and Dominic Edmondson 1 Min Read

In this episode, Manh Hung Tran, head of the Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group in Vietnam, is joined by Dominic Edmondson, Special Counsel in our IP Tech group based in Hong Kong, as they discuss the latest developments in the data privacy landscape in Asia. Listen in to learn about the wave of new privacy laws across the region and the new sets of requirements that they entail, as well as: How GDPR has…

In Data Privacy

Asia Pacific: Deciphering Data Webinar Series – Key Takeaways

May 20, 2022 by Manh Hung Tran, Zhenyu "Jay" Ruan, Dominic Edmondson, Kensaku Takase, Alex Toh, Florian Tannen, Paolo Sbuttoni, Sonia Ong, Jo-Fan Yu, Toby Patten, Simone Blackadder and Divina Pastora V. Ilas-Panganiban 9 Mins Read

In March 2022, Baker McKenzie’s Data Privacy & Security Team across offices presented the Asia Pacific edition of Deciphering Data, the Firm’s webinar series that aims to help companies and organizations decode complex developments in data privacy and cybersecurity. Our diverse team of cross-border experts offered their expertise and insight in this webinar series to help you understand the legal lay of the land and prepare for the future of privacy in Asia Pacific and…

In Video Games

Asia Video Industry Report 2022: Online Gaming Privacy Regulation in Asia Pacific

November 25, 2021 by Dominic Edmondson 5 Mins Read

This article was originally published in the Asia Video Industry Report 2022 by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA). To read the full report on their website, please click here. Legal Views: Online Gaming Privacy Regulation in Asia Pacific Covid-19 has accelerated growth in the video game industry, with online games specifically (which include massive multiplayer online games (MMOGs) as well as casual and social games that can be either played directly in an internet…