On 27 January, the data protection authority in the Netherlands (“Dutch DPA”) published its main policy priorities (so called “themes”) for the year 2017. Apart from the GDPR, the themes include: profiling, special / sensitive personal data and data security. For companies doing business in the Netherlands, the Dutch DPA’s enforcement agenda is relevant, as it is one of the very few sources to rely on when trying to assess enforcement risks and exposure. Here…
Nearly every company in the world is struggling to effectively manage the broad range of legal and operational risks associated with data. Data is everywhere, and everyone is working to maximize its organizational value, while avoiding wrongful disclosures, theft of informational assets, and the losses related to the costly legal fallout. This is the result, in large part, of new legislation, heightened regulatory scrutiny and marketplace expectations, and increased dependence on service providers for core…