Category Archives: English – posts in English on this blog

The first annual report by EDPS | GDPR

EDPS, the European Data Protection Supervisor, on 26 February published its first annual report. It’s press release has the optistic heading “EDPS launches first Annual Report of new data protection era“. From the press release: The 2018 Annual Report provides … Lees verder →

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Discrimination, artificial intelligence, and algorithmic decision-making

If you like reading, in the area of IT and privacy there is a lot to read. For instance the new publication by Frederik Borgesius, “Discrimination, artificial intelligence, and algorithmic decision-making” for the Council of Europe. The executive summary runs … Lees verder →

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Nomination for the Lawyers for Lawyers Award

Until 1 March 2019 lawyers can be nominated for the Lawyers for Lawyers Award. The organisation Lawyers for Lawyers writes on the nomination page: The Lawyers for Lawyers Award aims to honor lawyers who have made significant contributions to the protection … Lees verder →

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Anti-money laundering: Council agrees position on reinforced supervision for banks

Today the European Council published the following press release (html, pdf): Anti-money laundering: Council agrees position on reinforced supervision for banks 19/12/2018, 11:45 – Press release 817/18 The EU is stepping up the fight against illegal cash by enhancing monitoring … Lees verder →

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Artificial intelligence and criminal law in Europe | autonomous vehicles

In Europe there exists a European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC). On 28 November 2018 it held a thematic session on artificial intelligence and criminal law responsibility. From the announcement: The session will aim at the comparison and understanding of … Lees verder →

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EP think tank publishes briefing on prudential requirements and supervision of investment firms

The think tank of the European Parliament has published a briefing on prudential requirements and supervision of investment firms. In the announcement the think tank explains the status as follows: Prudential requirements and supervision of investment firms 23-11-2018 Investment firms play … Lees verder →

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Screening of investments: political agreement reached on an EU framework

On 20 November the Council of the European Union announced that political agreement has been reached on an EU framework for screening of investments. The Presidency on that date reached a provisional agreement with European Parliament representatives on an EU framework … Lees verder →

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Recommendations in regard of digitilising EU civil judicial cooperation | CCBE

In its latest newsletter the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) announces it has published its position (pdf) on the European Commission proposals on evidence in civil and commercial matters. CCBE supports the use of electronic means in … Lees verder →

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The Correspondent zoekt deelnemers | The Correspondent is looking for members

De Correspondent is in Nederland een van de weinige media die niet tot een datagraaiend mediabedrijf hoort en die zijn lezers serieus neemt. Zij gaan nu proberen een Engelstalige versie uit te brengen en zoeken deelnemers. Lees hun oproep en … Lees verder →

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Implementation of EU anti-money laundering rules

Today the European Commission announced that it has decided to refer Luxembourg to the Court of Justice for not completely implementing EU anti-money laundering rules. Further the Commission calls on Estonia and Denmark to completely transpose the 4th Anti-Money Laundering … Lees verder →

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