Cambridge Analytica and the Concept of Fairness by Design

Just a few days ago the ICO published its "Investigation into the use of data analytics in political campaigns Investigation update" report that provides details with respect to the office of Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham's investigation of the widespread use of data analytics in electoral campaigns.  The report largely focuses on Facebook and Cambridge Analytica as ...

EU-US Privacy Shield at risk

Earlier this month MEPs from the Civil Liberties Committee brought attention to the necessity of better monitoring Privacy Shield by way of a Motion for a Resolution to wind up the debate on the statement by the Commission pursuant to Rule 123(2) of the Rules of Procedure on the adequacy of the protection afforded by the EU-US ...

Article 29 WP announces new Social Media Working Group

In light of the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal, the Article 29 WP has announced that it fully supports investigations by national DPAs concerning the collection and use of personal data through our omnipresent use of social media, declaring that it will create a Social Media Working Group to work on the matter. Read the official press release ...