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The Future of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework after Slaughter 

The Future of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework after Slaughter 

HewardMillsHewardMills15 September 2026
AI companion regulation is becoming a global compliance priority

AI companion regulation is becoming a global compliance priority

HewardMillsHewardMills8 September 2026
DPDP and insurance: Mapping the IRDAI and data protection frameworks

DPDP and insurance: Mapping the IRDAI and data protection frameworks

HewardMillsHewardMills27 August 2026
WhatsApp’s username pause in India: Key lessons for DPOs and DPDP compliance

WhatsApp’s username pause in India: Key lessons for DPOs and DPDP compliance

HewardMillsHewardMills25 August 2026
DPDP and India’s insurance sector: The practical implications for insurers

DPDP and India’s insurance sector: The practical implications for insurers

HewardMillsHewardMills19 August 2026
AI in the workplace: access governance matters more than the tool you choose

AI in the workplace: access governance matters more than the tool you choose

HewardMillsHewardMills18 August 2026
What the EDPB’s new anonymisation guidelines mean for organisations
What the EDPB’s new anonymisation guidelines mean for organisations

What the EDPB’s new anonymisation guidelines mean for organisations

HewardMillsHewardMills18 August 2026
EU AI Act updates: What the latest measures mean for organisations

EU AI Act updates: What the latest measures mean for organisations

HewardMillsHewardMills3 August 2026
AI Governance is now a Data Protection issue

AI Governance is now a Data Protection issue

HewardMillsHewardMills27 July 2026
South Korea expands Privacy by Design certification programme

South Korea expands Privacy by Design certification programme

HewardMillsHewardMills27 July 2026
Cognizant subsidiary, TriZetto Provider Solutions’ breach exposes data of 3.4 million people

Cognizant subsidiary, TriZetto Provider Solutions’ breach exposes data of 3.4 million people

HewardMillsHewardMills27 July 2026
Q2 2026: Key regulatory developments

Q2 2026: Key regulatory developments

HewardMillsHewardMills16 July 2026
Children’s Data Privacy in the US: A Snapshot

Children’s Data Privacy in the US: A Snapshot

HewardMillsHewardMills13 July 2026
Malaysia’s Child Protection code under the Online Safety Act 2025

Malaysia’s Child Protection code under the Online Safety Act 2025

HewardMillsHewardMills8 July 2026
Ban on Social Media for U16s

Ban on Social Media for U16s

HewardMillsHewardMills8 July 2026
Navigating AI cyber threats in the Indian banking sector under the DPDP Act

Navigating AI cyber threats in the Indian banking sector under the DPDP Act

HewardMillsHewardMills24 June 2026
Privacy is a human right: why privacy matters more for some communities than others

Privacy is a human right: why privacy matters more for some communities than others

HewardMillsHewardMills17 June 2026
Protecting Ghana’s future: A guide to children’s data in a digital age

Protecting Ghana’s future: A guide to children’s data in a digital age

HewardMillsHewardMills9 June 2026
Cybersecurity gaps in data privacy and incident response: What Indian enterprises need to get right

Cybersecurity gaps in data privacy and incident response: What Indian enterprises need to get right

HewardMillsHewardMills3 June 2026
One month to go: the UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 new data protection complaints regime

One month to go: the UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 new data protection complaints regime

HewardMillsHewardMills19 May 2026
Cookie compliance audit in India: Why it matters under the DPDP Act

Cookie compliance audit in India: Why it matters under the DPDP Act

HewardMillsHewardMills18 May 2026
Ghana’s AI era has arrived: What does it mean for your organisation?

Ghana’s AI era has arrived: What does it mean for your organisation?

HewardMillsHewardMills6 May 2026
Q1 2026: Key regulatory developments

Q1 2026: Key regulatory developments

HewardMillsHewardMills15 April 2026
AI deployment
AI governance and data privacy: A global landscape and what it means for India 

AI governance and data privacy: A global landscape and what it means for India 

HewardMillsHewardMills9 April 2026
Ghana spotlight: Why personal data matters and how to protect it

Ghana spotlight: Why personal data matters and how to protect it

HewardMillsHewardMills17 March 2026
India automotive sector
Building trusted, compliant B2B experiences in India’s data-driven automotive sector – a DPO’s perspective

Building trusted, compliant B2B experiences in India’s data-driven automotive sector – a DPO’s perspective

HewardMillsHewardMills10 March 2026
Ghana Independence Day, community, and the meaning of responsible leadership as we celebrate B Corp Month 2026

Ghana Independence Day, community, and the meaning of responsible leadership as we celebrate B Corp Month 2026

HewardMillsHewardMills6 March 2026
Artificial Intelligence Action Summit – India 2026, Key Takeaways

Artificial Intelligence Action Summit – India 2026, Key Takeaways

HewardMillsHewardMills5 March 2026
Safer Internet Day: Where does the real risk to children’s data lie?

Safer Internet Day: Where does the real risk to children’s data lie?

HewardMillsHewardMills26 February 2026
What does the proposed EU Digital Omnibus Regulation mean for organisations? 

What does the proposed EU Digital Omnibus Regulation mean for organisations? 

HewardMillsHewardMills11 February 2026
India’s top court questions Meta on data privacy

India’s top court questions Meta on data privacy

HewardMillsHewardMills11 February 2026
What DPOs and privacy pros need to know about Vietnam’s new personal data protection law

What DPOs and privacy pros need to know about Vietnam’s new personal data protection law

HewardMillsHewardMills16 December 2025
Cyber Monday spotlight: Why cyber awareness training should be a critical business priority and the role of the DPO

Cyber Monday spotlight: Why cyber awareness training should be a critical business priority and the role of the DPO

HewardMillsHewardMills1 December 2025
Black Friday and beyond: A governance checklist for ethical and compliant AI recommendations in retail

Black Friday and beyond: A governance checklist for ethical and compliant AI recommendations in retail

HewardMillsHewardMills27 November 2025
Why Data Protection Officers are essential partners in the age of data-driven ESG

Why Data Protection Officers are essential partners in the age of data-driven ESG

HewardMillsHewardMills25 November 2025
International Men’s Day: The privacy risks behind health wearables

International Men’s Day: The privacy risks behind health wearables

HewardMillsHewardMills19 November 2025
What role do you think the DPO should play in shaping your organisation’s AI governance framework?

What role do you think the DPO should play in shaping your organisation’s AI governance framework?

HewardMillsHewardMills17 November 2025
Stay compliant this 双十一 (Singles Day): a DPO’s checklist for a safe shopping season

Stay compliant this 双十一 (Singles Day): a DPO’s checklist for a safe shopping season

HewardMillsHewardMills11 November 2025
India’s Privacy rules are coming: are you ready?

India’s Privacy rules are coming: are you ready?

HewardMillsHewardMills7 November 2025
The Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: Data protection and resilience lessons

The Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: Data protection and resilience lessons

HewardMillsHewardMills31 October 2025
Haunted by data – Cyber horror stories and how DPOs can help turn crises into opportunities

Haunted by data – Cyber horror stories and how DPOs can help turn crises into opportunities

HewardMillsHewardMills30 October 2025
What privacy teams need to know about CCTV DSAR disclosures

What privacy teams need to know about CCTV DSAR disclosures

HewardMillsHewardMills21 October 2025
Who holds control? Understanding controllership in modern clinical trials

Who holds control? Understanding controllership in modern clinical trials

HewardMillsHewardMills13 October 2025
How to build trust and value with holistic AI Governance

How to build trust and value with holistic AI Governance

HewardMillsHewardMills2 October 2025
Cookie compliance enforcement: Key trends and actions in the UK and U.S.

Cookie compliance enforcement: Key trends and actions in the UK and U.S.

HewardMillsHewardMills26 September 2025
Why Data Subject Rights Requests are a growing global priority

Why Data Subject Rights Requests are a growing global priority

HewardMillsHewardMills23 September 2025
Bridging the AI governance gap: HewardMills partners with UC Berkeley to democratise data protection and AI governance knowledge

Bridging the AI governance gap: HewardMills partners with UC Berkeley to democratise data protection and AI governance knowledge

HewardMillsHewardMills19 September 2025
Breaking News: Brazil’s new international data transfer rules effective August 2025!

Breaking News: Brazil’s new international data transfer rules effective August 2025!

HewardMillsHewardMills28 August 2025
Breaking News: What the EU’s new Data Act means for organisations, DPOs and privacy teams

Breaking News: What the EU’s new Data Act means for organisations, DPOs and privacy teams

HewardMillsHewardMills28 August 2025
Data protection regulations strengthening in the UAE

Data protection regulations strengthening in the UAE

HewardMillsHewardMills28 August 2025
Prioritising personal data and cybersecurity in India’s digital payments sector

Prioritising personal data and cybersecurity in India’s digital payments sector

HewardMillsHewardMills28 August 2025
Deadline approaching: Complying with China’s new PIPO online filing system

Deadline approaching: Complying with China’s new PIPO online filing system

HewardMillsHewardMills30 July 2025
What DPOs need to Know about Nigeria’s General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025

What DPOs need to Know about Nigeria’s General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025

HewardMillsHewardMills30 July 2025
Why Data Protection Officers are increasingly critical to minimising privacy risks in health tracking apps

Why Data Protection Officers are increasingly critical to minimising privacy risks in health tracking apps

HewardMillsHewardMills30 July 2025
India’s evolving cybersecurity landscape and the crucial role of Data Protection Officers

India’s evolving cybersecurity landscape and the crucial role of Data Protection Officers

HewardMillsHewardMills30 July 2025
How data protection officers can help businesses to balance the use of ‘Subcontracting Regulatory Technical Standards’ with evolving privacy regulations

How data protection officers can help businesses to balance the use of ‘Subcontracting Regulatory Technical Standards’ with evolving privacy regulations

HewardMillsHewardMills30 July 2025
Jamaica begins data controller registration under Data Protection Act

Jamaica begins data controller registration under Data Protection Act

HewardMillsHewardMills24 June 2025
Understanding DPO criminal liability under Chinese law

Understanding DPO criminal liability under Chinese law

HewardMillsHewardMills23 June 2025
How educational institutions can protect personal data as AI adoption accelerates

How educational institutions can protect personal data as AI adoption accelerates

HewardMillsHewardMills23 June 2025
A year on from the EU AI Act coming into force, what has been the impact on organisations?

A year on from the EU AI Act coming into force, what has been the impact on organisations?

HewardMillsHewardMills18 June 2025
The challenges inherent in the updated Investigatory Powers Act

The challenges inherent in the updated Investigatory Powers Act

HewardMillsHewardMills16 June 2025
What the UK’s new Data (Use and Access) Act means for DPOs and privacy teams

What the UK’s new Data (Use and Access) Act means for DPOs and privacy teams

HewardMillsHewardMills15 June 2025
ESG will become mandatory for thousands of companies by 2027 Here’s how improved data protection can help you prepare

ESG will become mandatory for thousands of companies by 2027 Here’s how improved data protection can help you prepare

HewardMillsHewardMills28 May 2025
UK retailers’ wave of recent breaches highlight need for tighter data protection controls

UK retailers’ wave of recent breaches highlight need for tighter data protection controls

HewardMillsHewardMills27 May 2025
How DORA and the EU AI ACT are shaping compliance in the financial services sector

How DORA and the EU AI ACT are shaping compliance in the financial services sector

HewardMillsHewardMills26 May 2025
MTN Ghana data breach highlights rising data protection risks in African telecom sector

MTN Ghana data breach highlights rising data protection risks in African telecom sector

HewardMillsHewardMills17 May 2025
How to protect personal data on fintech platforms in a new age of AI

How to protect personal data on fintech platforms in a new age of AI

HewardMillsHewardMills29 April 2025
Global roundup from data protection regulators

Global roundup from data protection regulators

HewardMillsHewardMills28 April 2025
Navigating the European Health Data Space Regulation in the life sciences sector

Navigating the European Health Data Space Regulation in the life sciences sector

HewardMillsHewardMills28 April 2025
A specialised route to qualification via the HewardMills Data Protection and Privacy Solicitor Qualification Programme

A specialised route to qualification via the HewardMills Data Protection and Privacy Solicitor Qualification Programme

HewardMillsHewardMills28 April 2025
A DPO’s guide to navigating Conformity Assessments under the EU AI Act

A DPO’s guide to navigating Conformity Assessments under the EU AI Act

HewardMillsHewardMills31 March 2025
Mitigating privacy risks when integrating AI agents into business operations

Mitigating privacy risks when integrating AI agents into business operations

HewardMillsHewardMills31 March 2025
The importance of data protection – what airlines and hotels must do to safeguard your information on vacation

The importance of data protection – what airlines and hotels must do to safeguard your information on vacation

HewardMillsHewardMills31 March 2025
How DPOs support organisations to mature their privacy programme

How DPOs support organisations to mature their privacy programme

HewardMillsHewardMills31 March 2025
How DPOs Support Organisations to Implement and Grow  Privacy Programmes

How DPOs Support Organisations to Implement and Grow  Privacy Programmes

HewardMillsHewardMills28 February 2025
A DPO’s Perspective: Apple Siri Privacy Lawsuit and Lessons Learnt

A DPO’s Perspective: Apple Siri Privacy Lawsuit and Lessons Learnt

HewardMillsHewardMills20 February 2025
How China’s New Surveillance Laws Could Impact Privacy Compliance

How China’s New Surveillance Laws Could Impact Privacy Compliance

HewardMillsHewardMills20 February 2025
India publishes Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules

India publishes Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules

HewardMillsHewardMills17 February 2025
What the UK & US Rejection of the Paris Declaration Signals for Global AI Governance

What the UK & US Rejection of the Paris Declaration Signals for Global AI Governance

HewardMillsHewardMills15 February 2025
Managing Privacy and Data Security in the Hospitality Industry

Managing Privacy and Data Security in the Hospitality Industry

HewardMillsHewardMills7 February 2025
What data protection teams need to note as Malaysia amends its Data Protection Act

What data protection teams need to note as Malaysia amends its Data Protection Act

HewardMillsHewardMills29 January 2025
A DPO’s perspective on Navigating Privacy Obligations in the Era of Smart Cars

A DPO’s perspective on Navigating Privacy Obligations in the Era of Smart Cars

HewardMillsHewardMills13 January 2025
Preparing for data protection and privacy laws coming into force in 2025

Preparing for data protection and privacy laws coming into force in 2025

HewardMillsHewardMills2 January 2025
What Data Protection Officers must understand about South Africa’s latest Direct Marketing Guidance Note

What Data Protection Officers must understand about South Africa’s latest Direct Marketing Guidance Note

HewardMillsHewardMills30 December 2024
How your DPO can help your business navigate the new EU Cyber Resilience Act

How your DPO can help your business navigate the new EU Cyber Resilience Act

HewardMillsHewardMills20 December 2024
What the new UK Data Use and Access Bill means for data protection

What the new UK Data Use and Access Bill means for data protection

HewardMillsHewardMills28 November 2024
Brazilian Data Protection Authority launches consultation on AI regulations

Brazilian Data Protection Authority launches consultation on AI regulations

HewardMillsHewardMills16 November 2024
Safeguarding personal data and reducing risk of data breaches during the holiday season

Safeguarding personal data and reducing risk of data breaches during the holiday season

HewardMillsHewardMills11 November 2024
The US privacy landscape in mid-2024: How new state laws impact marketing, AI, and the health sector

The US privacy landscape in mid-2024: How new state laws impact marketing, AI, and the health sector

HewardMillsHewardMills7 November 2024
Australia’s federal government introduces a ‘Privacy & Other Legislation’ Bill

Australia’s federal government introduces a ‘Privacy & Other Legislation’ Bill

HewardMillsHewardMills7 November 2024
The impact of ‘International Treaty for AI’ on global data protection management

The impact of ‘International Treaty for AI’ on global data protection management

HewardMillsHewardMills7 November 2024
Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law comes into force

Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law comes into force

HewardMillsHewardMills6 November 2024
Why your clinical trials need a DPO

Why your clinical trials need a DPO

HewardMillsHewardMills6 November 2024
Australia Tables Cyber Security Bill

Australia Tables Cyber Security Bill

HewardMillsHewardMills30 October 2024
Safeguarding personal data during a clinical trial

Safeguarding personal data during a clinical trial

HewardMillsHewardMills27 October 2024
How a clearer ESG framework can boost privacy programmes

How a clearer ESG framework can boost privacy programmes

HewardMillsHewardMills23 October 2024
How do you select the right Data Protection Officer?

How do you select the right Data Protection Officer?

HewardMillsHewardMills20 October 2024
Thailand’s data protection authority’s landmark fine highlights importance of appointing a DPO

Thailand’s data protection authority’s landmark fine highlights importance of appointing a DPO

HewardMillsHewardMills15 October 2024
The ICO takes action against the UK Labour party

The ICO takes action against the UK Labour party

HewardMillsHewardMills15 October 2024
Avoiding the risks of data breaches in using AI chatbots

Avoiding the risks of data breaches in using AI chatbots

HewardMillsHewardMills15 October 2024
Mitigating Cybersecurity & Privacy Risks in India

Mitigating Cybersecurity & Privacy Risks in India

HewardMillsHewardMills15 October 2024
5 easy ways to balance DEI with data protection & privacy practices in the workplace

5 easy ways to balance DEI with data protection & privacy practices in the workplace

HewardMillsHewardMills15 October 2024
The key role of governance in making business better

The key role of governance in making business better

HewardMillsHewardMills26 September 2024
Why DPOs and privacy teams need to consider adequate cross-border data transfers mechanisms critical for data protection compliance

Why DPOs and privacy teams need to consider adequate cross-border data transfers mechanisms critical for data protection compliance

HewardMillsHewardMills9 September 2024
South Korean regulator fines AliExpress for breaches of data transfer rules

South Korean regulator fines AliExpress for breaches of data transfer rules

HewardMillsHewardMills30 August 2024
How working closer with your Data Protection Officer can reduce the risk of fines

How working closer with your Data Protection Officer can reduce the risk of fines

HewardMillsHewardMills9 August 2024
How privacy teams can prepare for the EU AI Act coming into force

How privacy teams can prepare for the EU AI Act coming into force

HewardMillsHewardMills2 August 2024
Installing data protection guardrails to tackle AI-related cyberattacks

Installing data protection guardrails to tackle AI-related cyberattacks

HewardMillsHewardMills26 July 2024
Privacy and Security in cross-border genetic data transfers

Privacy and Security in cross-border genetic data transfers

HewardMillsHewardMills25 July 2024
CrowdStrike outage – key lessons for DPOs and CPOs

CrowdStrike outage – key lessons for DPOs and CPOs

HewardMillsHewardMills22 July 2024
Latest roundup in global data protection and privacy

Latest roundup in global data protection and privacy

HewardMillsHewardMills27 June 2024
UK general election: What the major parties are saying about data protection and AI

UK general election: What the major parties are saying about data protection and AI

HewardMillsHewardMills25 June 2024
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act: The most significant US privacy law yet?

Texas Data Privacy and Security Act: The most significant US privacy law yet?

HewardMillsHewardMills23 June 2024
Latest regulatory roundup in global data protection and privacy

Latest regulatory roundup in global data protection and privacy

HewardMillsHewardMills29 May 2024
How laws, regulators, and gatekeepers are reshaping digital advertising

How laws, regulators, and gatekeepers are reshaping digital advertising

HewardMillsHewardMills27 May 2024
Navigating privacy regulations on the use of biometric data

Navigating privacy regulations on the use of biometric data

HewardMillsHewardMills24 May 2024
As the European Council adopts the AI Act, here are three recent AI developments from outside the EU

As the European Council adopts the AI Act, here are three recent AI developments from outside the EU

HewardMillsHewardMills22 May 2024
April’s global data protection and privacy regulatory roundup

April’s global data protection and privacy regulatory roundup

HewardMillsHewardMills29 April 2024
Brazilian ANPD seeks views on high-risk processing: Here’s a round-up of the regulator’s activities

Brazilian ANPD seeks views on high-risk processing: Here’s a round-up of the regulator’s activities

HewardMillsHewardMills28 April 2024
Does ‘consent or pay’ comply with the GDPR’s concept of freely given consent? European regulators weigh in on digital advertising’s most contentious topic.

Does ‘consent or pay’ comply with the GDPR’s concept of freely given consent? European regulators weigh in on digital advertising’s most contentious topic.

HewardMillsHewardMills27 April 2024
There’s a new US federal privacy bill: What happens if it passes — or doesn’t?

There’s a new US federal privacy bill: What happens if it passes — or doesn’t?

HewardMillsHewardMills26 April 2024
March global DPP regulatory roundup

March global DPP regulatory roundup

HewardMillsHewardMills27 March 2024
As new AI law pass, remember: AI is already regulated

As new AI law pass, remember: AI is already regulated

HewardMillsHewardMills24 March 2024
Latest regulatory roundup in global data protection and privacy

Latest regulatory roundup in global data protection and privacy

HewardMillsHewardMills27 February 2024
The ‘right of access’: Renewed focus on a long-established cornerstone of data protection

The ‘right of access’: Renewed focus on a long-established cornerstone of data protection

HewardMillsHewardMills22 February 2024
Three key takeaways from DoorDash’s California privacy settlement

Three key takeaways from DoorDash’s California privacy settlement

HewardMillsHewardMills19 February 2024
AI regulation in the EU and the UK: Two diverging approaches

AI regulation in the EU and the UK: Two diverging approaches

HewardMillsHewardMills13 February 2024
The AI Act’s near final draft

The AI Act’s near final draft

HewardMillsHewardMills31 January 2024
Latest regulatory roundup in global data protection and privacy

Latest regulatory roundup in global data protection and privacy

HewardMillsHewardMills29 January 2024
US Privacy Law 2024: New legislation, an enforcement sweep (And it’s only January)

US Privacy Law 2024: New legislation, an enforcement sweep (And it’s only January)

HewardMillsHewardMills27 January 2024
EDPB’s Data Protection Officer research shows significant compliance gaps

EDPB’s Data Protection Officer research shows significant compliance gaps

HewardMillsHewardMills22 January 2024
Three things that probably *Won’t* happen in data protection in 2024

Three things that probably *Won’t* happen in data protection in 2024

HewardMillsHewardMills21 December 2023
December’s global privacy news roundup

December’s global privacy news roundup

HewardMillsHewardMills21 December 2023
Brexit and Beyond: Adapting to the UK’s evolving data privacy landscape 

Brexit and Beyond: Adapting to the UK’s evolving data privacy landscape 

HewardMillsHewardMills21 December 2023
EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence

EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence

HewardMillsHewardMills19 December 2023
November global regulatory roundup

November global regulatory roundup

HewardMillsHewardMills29 November 2023
Singapore’s PDPC fines two companies for alleged privacy security violations

Singapore’s PDPC fines two companies for alleged privacy security violations

HewardMillsHewardMills27 November 2023
RBI sets sew IT Governance Standards for banks and NBFCs to enhance data protection

RBI sets sew IT Governance Standards for banks and NBFCs to enhance data protection

HewardMillsHewardMills26 November 2023
Navigating data protection laws worldwide during the busy shopping season

Navigating data protection laws worldwide during the busy shopping season

HewardMillsHewardMills25 November 2023
GDPR and Automated Decision Making in Precision Medicine

GDPR and Automated Decision Making in Precision Medicine

HewardMillsHewardMills17 October 2023
Latest regulatory roundup in global data protection and privacy

Latest regulatory roundup in global data protection and privacy

HewardMillsHewardMills27 September 2023
How to spot a Business Email Compromise and prevent future attacks

How to spot a Business Email Compromise and prevent future attacks

HewardMillsHewardMills26 September 2023
AI’s growing role in privacy, dinner with Da Vinci and the importance of listening

AI’s growing role in privacy, dinner with Da Vinci and the importance of listening

HewardMillsHewardMills25 September 2023
How to navigate the recent updates to the VERBIS registration criteria in Turkey

How to navigate the recent updates to the VERBIS registration criteria in Turkey

HewardMillsHewardMills13 September 2023
India is updating its data protection bill

India is updating its data protection bill

HewardMillsHewardMills29 August 2023
South Korea takes strong stance with regulatory actions against OpenAI and Meta

South Korea takes strong stance with regulatory actions against OpenAI and Meta

HewardMillsHewardMills26 August 2023
UK’s NCSC publishes new Shadow IT guidance

UK’s NCSC publishes new Shadow IT guidance

HewardMillsHewardMills25 August 2023
Mass data leaks by large institutions highlight the severe threat of inadequate privacy measures

Mass data leaks by large institutions highlight the severe threat of inadequate privacy measures

HewardMillsHewardMills17 August 2023
Data Health checks in healthcare sector

Data Health checks in healthcare sector

HewardMillsHewardMills31 July 2023
UK and US announce Atlantic Declaration on cooperation on AI and data transfers

UK and US announce Atlantic Declaration on cooperation on AI and data transfers

HewardMillsHewardMills30 July 2023
New Nigeria data protection law

New Nigeria data protection law

HewardMillsHewardMills29 July 2023
The Italian Supervisory Authority imposes a €676,956 fine for data protection failures on Sorgenia S.p.A.

The Italian Supervisory Authority imposes a €676,956 fine for data protection failures on Sorgenia S.p.A.

HewardMillsHewardMills28 July 2023
Sound of Silence: Sweden Slaps Spotify with SEK 58m Fine for Mishandling Data Subject Requests

Sound of Silence: Sweden Slaps Spotify with SEK 58m Fine for Mishandling Data Subject Requests

HewardMillsHewardMills27 July 2023
Five years of DPO Excellence

Five years of DPO Excellence

HewardMillsHewardMills29 June 2023
Microsoft facing an uninsurable $425m fine in relation to LinkedIn targeted advertising

Microsoft facing an uninsurable $425m fine in relation to LinkedIn targeted advertising

HewardMillsHewardMills27 June 2023
Five years strong – HewardMills’ journey to delivering global data dignity

Five years strong – HewardMills’ journey to delivering global data dignity

HewardMillsHewardMills26 June 2023
Switzerland and the Revised Federal Data Protection Act (revFADP) – what you need to know before September 1, 2023.

Switzerland and the Revised Federal Data Protection Act (revFADP) – what you need to know before September 1, 2023.

HewardMillsHewardMills26 June 2023
Celebrating Five Years of Data Protection with GDPR

Celebrating Five Years of Data Protection with GDPR

HewardMillsHewardMills22 May 2023
Regulation on Dosimetry and application of administrative Sanctions of the Brazilian General Data Protection Law

Regulation on Dosimetry and application of administrative Sanctions of the Brazilian General Data Protection Law

HewardMillsHewardMills22 May 2023
Decoding Digital Health: Trans-Atlantic transfers of Health Data

Decoding Digital Health: Trans-Atlantic transfers of Health Data

HewardMillsHewardMills20 May 2023
Addressing data discrimination in Artificial Intelligence technologies

Addressing data discrimination in Artificial Intelligence technologies

HewardMillsHewardMills19 May 2023
Pageantry and Privacy

Pageantry and Privacy

HewardMillsHewardMills7 May 2023
CNIL’s priority topics for investigations in 2023: “smart” cameras, mobile apps, bank and medical records

CNIL’s priority topics for investigations in 2023: “smart” cameras, mobile apps, bank and medical records

HewardMillsHewardMills24 April 2023
The EDPB has kicked off its 2023 coordinated enforcement action on the role of the DPO

The EDPB has kicked off its 2023 coordinated enforcement action on the role of the DPO

HewardMillsHewardMills24 April 2023
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill

HewardMillsHewardMills24 April 2023
ChatGPT and Cybersecurity – A Closer Look

ChatGPT and Cybersecurity – A Closer Look

HewardMillsHewardMills24 April 2023
HewardMills’ journey to attaining B Corp Certification

HewardMills’ journey to attaining B Corp Certification

HewardMillsHewardMills27 March 2023
Privacy by Design to become an ISO Standard

Privacy by Design to become an ISO Standard

HewardMillsHewardMills15 March 2023
The EU AI Framework

The EU AI Framework

HewardMillsHewardMills15 March 2023
Encryption – The Benefits for Businesses

Encryption – The Benefits for Businesses

HewardMillsHewardMills15 March 2023
HewardMills Celebrates Ghana Data Protection

HewardMills Celebrates Ghana Data Protection

HewardMillsHewardMills13 February 2023
HewardMills Celebrates Black History Month

HewardMills Celebrates Black History Month

HewardMillsHewardMills13 February 2023
Who is Responsible for Data Breaches?

Who is Responsible for Data Breaches?

HewardMillsHewardMills13 February 2023
2021 UN Resolution Right to Privacy in the Digital Age

2021 UN Resolution Right to Privacy in the Digital Age

HewardMillsHewardMills13 February 2023
Cookie Law Blog – The Importance of Having a Compliant Website to Improve Accountability and Transparency

Cookie Law Blog – The Importance of Having a Compliant Website to Improve Accountability and Transparency

HewardMillsHewardMills13 February 2023
Meta Fined €390M for GDPR Breach Arising from its Behavioural Ads

Meta Fined €390M for GDPR Breach Arising from its Behavioural Ads

HewardMillsHewardMills10 January 2023
EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework draft adequacy decision

EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework draft adequacy decision

HewardMillsHewardMills10 January 2023
2023 latest eye-catching trends / predictions in the cyber industry

2023 latest eye-catching trends / predictions in the cyber industry

HewardMillsHewardMills10 January 2023
2022 Highlights

2022 Highlights

HewardMillsHewardMills21 December 2022
Celebrating 1000 UK B Corps at the Natural History Museum

Celebrating 1000 UK B Corps at the Natural History Museum

HewardMillsHewardMills19 December 2022
Discord fined 800 000 euros over several GDPR breaches

Discord fined 800 000 euros over several GDPR breaches

HewardMillsHewardMills14 December 2022
ICO publishes new set of International Data Transfers guidance

ICO publishes new set of International Data Transfers guidance

HewardMillsHewardMills14 December 2022
What is the EU’s proposed AI Act and how is it pertinent to Life Sciences?

What is the EU’s proposed AI Act and how is it pertinent to Life Sciences?

HewardMillsHewardMills14 December 2022
SCCs December Deadline

SCCs December Deadline

HewardMillsHewardMills30 November 2022
EDPB Guidance on Determining a Lead Supervisory Authority Updates

EDPB Guidance on Determining a Lead Supervisory Authority Updates

HewardMillsHewardMills30 November 2022
Clearview AI Fine

Clearview AI Fine

HewardMillsHewardMills30 November 2022
Latest news on the scanning of internet-accessible systems hosted in the UK as recently announced by NCSC

Latest news on the scanning of internet-accessible systems hosted in the UK as recently announced by NCSC

HewardMillsHewardMills30 November 2022
What’s New in the Cyber Realm – A Spotlight on the EU Cyber Resilience Act

What’s New in the Cyber Realm – A Spotlight on the EU Cyber Resilience Act

HewardMillsHewardMills28 October 2022
Singapore Increases Financial Penalties for Data Breach under New Amendment

Singapore Increases Financial Penalties for Data Breach under New Amendment

HewardMillsHewardMills28 October 2022
ICO Issues Notice of Intent to TikTok

ICO Issues Notice of Intent to TikTok

HewardMillsHewardMills28 October 2022
Britain is Considering Replacing GDPR with its Own Privacy Laws

Britain is Considering Replacing GDPR with its Own Privacy Laws

HewardMillsHewardMills28 October 2022
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Data Protection

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Data Protection

HewardMillsHewardMills28 October 2022
Facial Recognition: Greek DPA imposes a fine of 20 million Euros on Clearview AI

Facial Recognition: Greek DPA imposes a fine of 20 million Euros on Clearview AI

HewardMillsHewardMills30 September 2022
US Children’s Privacy Law Updates

US Children’s Privacy Law Updates

HewardMillsHewardMills30 September 2022
Children’s Data Rights

Children’s Data Rights

HewardMillsHewardMills29 September 2022
Recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Litigation & Top 5 Preventative Measures

Recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Litigation & Top 5 Preventative Measures

HewardMillsHewardMills29 August 2022
Google increases data protection in the dispute over the legality of abortions in the USA

Google increases data protection in the dispute over the legality of abortions in the USA

HewardMillsHewardMills28 July 2022
Compliance with ePrivacy made simple

Compliance with ePrivacy made simple

HewardMillsHewardMills14 July 2022
Pride and privacy

Pride and privacy

HewardMillsHewardMills24 June 2022
Top 10 tips for Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

Top 10 tips for Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

HewardMillsHewardMills16 June 2022
Should you consider CBPR certification?

Should you consider CBPR certification?

HewardMillsHewardMills9 June 2022
Data Protection and Privacy in Sales and Marketing

Data Protection and Privacy in Sales and Marketing

HewardMillsHewardMills27 May 2022
Clinical trials in Spain: translating the AEPD’s new rules

Clinical trials in Spain: translating the AEPD’s new rules

HewardMillsHewardMills20 May 2022
Tabletop exercises prepare your team for real cybersecurity disasters

Tabletop exercises prepare your team for real cybersecurity disasters

HewardMillsHewardMills12 May 2022
Top 5 tips for introducing new tools to works councils

Top 5 tips for introducing new tools to works councils

HewardMillsHewardMills9 May 2022
Registering with data protection regulators when sponsoring or conducting clinical trials

Registering with data protection regulators when sponsoring or conducting clinical trials

HewardMillsHewardMills26 April 2022
Top 10 tips on compliance for retail organisations

Top 10 tips on compliance for retail organisations

HewardMillsHewardMills12 April 2022
Key considerations for tackling ransomware

Key considerations for tackling ransomware

HewardMillsHewardMills30 March 2022
Top 10 tips on kicking off a privacy compliance project

Top 10 tips on kicking off a privacy compliance project

HewardMillsHewardMills21 March 2022
When is doing the right thing actually right?

When is doing the right thing actually right?

HewardMillsHewardMills10 March 2022
The Ukraine crisis and the heightened risk of cyberattacks

The Ukraine crisis and the heightened risk of cyberattacks

HewardMillsHewardMills25 February 2022
Top 10 tips on building a framework for privacy accountability

Top 10 tips on building a framework for privacy accountability

HewardMillsHewardMills18 February 2022
Diversity and privacy go hand in hand

Diversity and privacy go hand in hand

HewardMillsHewardMills11 February 2022
Top considerations for clinical trials

Top considerations for clinical trials

HewardMillsHewardMills26 January 2022
The CNIL cookie decision and DSB Google Analytics decision

The CNIL cookie decision and DSB Google Analytics decision

HewardMillsHewardMills20 January 2022
Data Protection Day

Data Protection Day

HewardMillsHewardMills19 January 2022
Key considerations in Works Council relationships

Key considerations in Works Council relationships

HewardMillsHewardMills12 November 2021
Footballers threaten to sue for breaches of GDPR

Footballers threaten to sue for breaches of GDPR

HewardMillsHewardMills19 October 2021
Africa focus – Kenya’s Data Protection Act

Africa focus – Kenya’s Data Protection Act

HewardMillsHewardMills6 October 2021
The role of privacy in ESG investing

The role of privacy in ESG investing

HewardMillsHewardMills4 October 2021
Analysing the €225 million fine against WhatsApp

Analysing the €225 million fine against WhatsApp

HewardMillsHewardMills8 September 2021
HewardMills develops Transfer Impact Assessment template

HewardMills develops Transfer Impact Assessment template

HewardMillsHewardMills2 September 2021
HewardMills supports Cyber Essentials certification

HewardMills supports Cyber Essentials certification

HewardMillsHewardMills1 September 2021
Differences between a Data Protection Officer and a Chief Privacy Officer

Differences between a Data Protection Officer and a Chief Privacy Officer

HewardMillsHewardMills18 August 2021
DPO qualifications – what are they?

DPO qualifications – what are they?

HewardMillsHewardMills3 August 2021
Brazilian consumer protection authority fines several banks for personal data misuse

Brazilian consumer protection authority fines several banks for personal data misuse

HewardMillsHewardMills28 July 2021
New UK data sharing obligations

New UK data sharing obligations

HewardMillsHewardMills8 July 2021
Works councils and data privacy rights

Works councils and data privacy rights

HewardMillsHewardMills8 July 2021
Schrems II decision – sanctions and enforcement

Schrems II decision – sanctions and enforcement

HewardMillsHewardMills2 July 2021
European Commission confirms UK adequacy decisions

European Commission confirms UK adequacy decisions

HewardMillsHewardMills30 June 2021
HewardMills’ fast-track privacy health checks

HewardMills’ fast-track privacy health checks

HewardMillsHewardMills17 June 2021
France and Germany crack down on cookie compliance

France and Germany crack down on cookie compliance

HewardMillsHewardMills28 May 2021
EDPB adopts favourable opinion on draft UK adequacy decision

EDPB adopts favourable opinion on draft UK adequacy decision

HewardMillsHewardMills30 April 2021
The EU Commission has proposed harmonised rules on AI

The EU Commission has proposed harmonised rules on AI

HewardMillsHewardMills23 April 2021
Data protection software tools

Data protection software tools

HewardMillsHewardMills12 April 2021
Tackling Covid-19 variants and its implications on global personal health data sharing

Tackling Covid-19 variants and its implications on global personal health data sharing

HewardMillsHewardMills12 April 2021
The EDPB’s response to European Commission’s questions on health research and the application of the GDPR

The EDPB’s response to European Commission’s questions on health research and the application of the GDPR

HewardMillsHewardMills17 March 2021
CNIL imposes joint accountability fines on a controller and processor for GDPR infringement

CNIL imposes joint accountability fines on a controller and processor for GDPR infringement

HewardMillsHewardMills17 March 2021
What’s on the horizon this year for data protection

What’s on the horizon this year for data protection

HewardMillsHewardMills20 January 2021
China’s Personal Information Protection Law Generates High Demand for DPO Services

China’s Personal Information Protection Law Generates High Demand for DPO Services

HewardMillsHewardMills15 January 2021
BluJay Solutions appoints HewardMills as external DPO

BluJay Solutions appoints HewardMills as external DPO

HewardMillsHewardMills11 January 2021
What do you need to know about CPRA?

What do you need to know about CPRA?

HewardMillsHewardMills20 December 2020
Apple’s Focus on Personal Data Protection

Apple’s Focus on Personal Data Protection

HewardMillsHewardMills3 November 2020
Importance of organisations to take responsibility of their data management

Importance of organisations to take responsibility of their data management

HewardMillsHewardMills2 November 2020
Black History Month: Why diversity in data protection matters?

Black History Month: Why diversity in data protection matters?

HewardMillsHewardMills29 October 2020
Diving into Class Action claims, what you need to know

Diving into Class Action claims, what you need to know

HewardMillsHewardMills20 October 2020
Court rules police use of facial recognition technology unlawful

Court rules police use of facial recognition technology unlawful

HewardMillsHewardMills8 October 2020
Brazil’s LGPD to take immediate effect

Brazil’s LGPD to take immediate effect

HewardMillsHewardMills14 September 2020
Machine Learning Algorithms in Online Learning

Machine Learning Algorithms in Online Learning

HewardMillsHewardMills9 September 2020
Hospitality industry faces data scrutiny

Hospitality industry faces data scrutiny

HewardMillsHewardMills25 August 2020
HewardMills talks with Active Navigation and Faegre Drinker on the PrivSec panel

HewardMills talks with Active Navigation and Faegre Drinker on the PrivSec panel

HewardMillsHewardMills24 August 2020
Why organisations need to follow all DPO requirements

Why organisations need to follow all DPO requirements

HewardMillsHewardMills20 August 2020
Privacy Shield Struck Down by European Court of Justice

Privacy Shield Struck Down by European Court of Justice

HewardMillsHewardMills11 August 2020
GDPR vs CCPA: top 5 obligations global DPOs should pay attention to

GDPR vs CCPA: top 5 obligations global DPOs should pay attention to

HewardMillsHewardMills6 July 2020
Data mapping, DPOs and consumer protection

Data mapping, DPOs and consumer protection

HewardMillsHewardMills1 July 2020
EU DPA’s response to coronavirus – balancing data protection, public health, and economies amid a pandemic

EU DPA’s response to coronavirus – balancing data protection, public health, and economies amid a pandemic

HewardMillsHewardMills3 April 2020
Coronavirus and data protection

Coronavirus and data protection

HewardMillsHewardMills19 March 2020
The new European strategy for data – implications for Big Tech

The new European strategy for data – implications for Big Tech

HewardMillsHewardMills10 March 2020
What’s next for data security in 2020?

What’s next for data security in 2020?

HewardMillsHewardMills3 February 2020
Children’s data protection in the age of datafication: a need for balance

Children’s data protection in the age of datafication: a need for balance

HewardMillsHewardMills15 October 2019
The legal fallout of the Capital One data breach

The legal fallout of the Capital One data breach

HewardMillsHewardMills7 September 2019
The DPO must be independent, but how?

The DPO must be independent, but how?

HewardMillsHewardMills28 August 2019
The Marriot International data breach fine – yet another reminder to prioritise personal data protection

The Marriot International data breach fine – yet another reminder to prioritise personal data protection

HewardMillsHewardMills19 August 2019
Privacy and Security Forum (Washington DC)

Privacy and Security Forum (Washington DC)

HewardMillsHewardMills5 August 2019
Facebook databreach

Facebook databreach

HewardMillsHewardMills26 July 2019
183 million reasons to invest in your Data Protection Officer (DPO) function.

183 million reasons to invest in your Data Protection Officer (DPO) function.

HewardMillsHewardMills16 July 2019
JP Reis & HewardMills Breakfast briefing

JP Reis & HewardMills Breakfast briefing

HewardMillsHewardMills30 May 2019
A comparison between the GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act 2018

A comparison between the GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act 2018

HewardMillsHewardMills29 April 2019
IAPP Data Protection Intensive UK 2019

IAPP Data Protection Intensive UK 2019

HewardMillsHewardMills14 March 2019
The new Washington Privacy Act; a move towards enhanced Information privacy laws in the US

The new Washington Privacy Act; a move towards enhanced Information privacy laws in the US

HewardMillsHewardMills12 March 2019
How to build client relationships

How to build client relationships

HewardMillsHewardMills4 March 2019
The new EU ePrivacy Regulation & new Data Protection laws

The new EU ePrivacy Regulation & new Data Protection laws

HewardMillsHewardMills4 March 2019
Certified Data Protection Officer: Friend or Foe?

Certified Data Protection Officer: Friend or Foe?

HewardMillsHewardMills4 December 2018
Is your processing legit? Using a legitimate interest assessment to process data under the GDPR

Is your processing legit? Using a legitimate interest assessment to process data under the GDPR

HewardMillsHewardMills3 May 2018

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