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A Renaissance for the Privacy Profession

Apr 16, 2024
In 2024, privacy and data-protection professionals across the globe are grappling with unprecedented advancements in technology. Add to that rapidly ...

A recent EDPB decision on criteria for a GDPR Main Establishment in the EU puts the use and benefits of BCRs potentially at risk.

Mar 22, 2024
Binding corporate rules (BCRs) form a crucial governance and data protection strategy for many multinational organizations, including many IAF members. ...

Honoring the Women of IAF on International Women’s Day

Mar 8, 2024
Today and every day we are proud to celebrate the women of the Information Accountability Foundation on International Women's Day: ...

IAF submission to the European Commission’s GDPR review report – more to be done to unlock responsible and accountable innovation

Feb 26, 2024
Article 97 of the GDPR requires the European Commission to undertake a review of the legislation every four years. The ...

Steve Wood, former ICO Deputy Commissioner and Chief Policy Advisor, joins the IAF as Senior Strategist

Jan 16, 2024
I am delighted to announce that Steve Wood will join the Information Accountability Foundation as a Senior Strategist, effective January ...

CJEU Case in SCHUFA Has Implications Beyond Credit Scoring  

Dec 20, 2023
The European Court of Justice opinion that credit scoring constitutes automated decision-making under GDPR Article 22(1) has broader implications beyond ...

We Honor our Colleagues on International Women’s Day

By pwsadmin | March 8, 2022 | Comments Off on We Honor our Colleagues on International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day, and we want to recognize…

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Verified Governance is Coming Like a Runaway Freight Train

By Martin Abrams | February 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Verified Governance is Coming Like a Runaway Freight Train

There is growing evidence that data forward processes will require…

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Stewardship Is Still the Key

By Martin Abrams | February 8, 2022 | Comments Off on Stewardship Is Still the Key

The ability for iPhone users to control tracking will have…

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Enacting Privacy Legislation Requires Defining Desired Obtainable Outcomes

By Martin Abrams | January 18, 2022 | Comments Off on Enacting Privacy Legislation Requires Defining Desired Obtainable Outcomes

There is little debate that the United States needs a…

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A Pivotal Event in Data Protection Law

By Martin Abrams | December 6, 2021 | Comments Off on A Pivotal Event in Data Protection Law

The recently completed UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media &…

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AI Impact Assessments Are Necessary and Additive to Existing Business Processes

By Lynn Goldstein and Peter Cullen | October 19, 2021 | Comments Off on AI Impact Assessments Are Necessary and Additive to Existing Business Processes

A paradox exists due to the growing use of artificial…

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UK Alters the Trajectory for Global Data Protection Objectives

By Martin Abrams | September 15, 2021 | Comments Off on UK Alters the Trajectory for Global Data Protection Objectives

The UK Government’s consultation, “Data:  A New Direction” (“Consultation”), reframes…

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Does the Conduct of Observation Merit Dedicated Legislation?

By Martin Abrams | September 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Does the Conduct of Observation Merit Dedicated Legislation?

Do pervasive watching and recording cause risks to individuals and…

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When Data Protection Is Not About Data Protection

By Martin Abrams | August 25, 2021 | Comments Off on When Data Protection Is Not About Data Protection

Data protection law is not always about data protection or…

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Summary of IAF Comments on Proposed EU AI Regulation

By pwsadmin | August 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Summary of IAF Comments on Proposed EU AI Regulation

Using AI to enable the creation of  better insights and…

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