Data Protection and Privacy 2025

Definitive global law guides offering comparative analysis from top-ranked lawyers


INTRODUCTION
6

Contributed by Christian Schröder and Odey Hardan, Orrick
6

BELGIUM
11

Law and Practice
11

Contributed by Osborne Clarke
11

Trends and Developments
30

Contributed by Osborne Clarke
30

BRAZIL
39

Law and Practice
39

Contributed by Lopes Pinto, Nagasse Advogados
39

CHILE
55

Law and Practice
55

Contributed by Magliona Abogados
55

CHINA
72

Law and Practice
72

Contributed by Zhong Lun Law Firm
72

Trends and Developments
89

Contributed by Global Law Office
89

EGYPT
99

Law and Practice
99

Contributed by Shehata & Partners
99

FRANCE
122

Law and Practice
122

Contributed by Jeantet
122

Trends and Developments
140

Contributed by LPA Law
140

GREECE
148

Law and Practice
148

Contributed by Psarras, Georgountzou, Gavrilis - GKP Law Firm
148

HUNGARY
163

Law and Practice
163

Contributed by PROVARIS Varga & Partners
163

Trends and Developments
178

Contributed by PROVARIS Varga & Partners
178

INDIA
185

Law and Practice
185

Contributed by Saikrishna & Associates
185

Trends and Developments
206

Contributed by BTG Advaya
206

INDONESIA
211

Trends and Developments
211

Contributed by ABNR Counsellors at Law
211

ITALY
221

Law and Practice
221

Contributed by ICT Legal Consulting
221

Trends and Developments
238

Contributed by ICT Legal Consulting
238

JAPAN
246

Law and Practice
246

Contributed by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
246

Trends and Developments
261

Contributed by Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners
261

KUWAIT
270

Law and Practice
270

Contributed by GLA & Company
270

MACAU SAR, CHINA
284

Law and Practice
284

Contributed by Lektou, Advogados e Notários
284

Trends and Developments
295

Contributed by Lektou, Advogados e Notários
295

MALTA
300

Law and Practice
300

Contributed by Fenech & Fenech Advocates
300

Trends and Developments
315

Contributed by Fenech & Fenech Advocates
315

MEXICO
321

Law and Practice
321

Contributed by Nader Hayaux & Goebel
321

PAKISTAN
333

Law and Practice
333

Contributed by S.U.Khan Associates
333

QATAR
342

Law and Practice
342

Contributed by GLA & Company
342

SAUDI ARABIA
355

Law and Practice
355

Contributed by GLA & Company
355

SERBIA
370

Law and Practice
370

Contributed by Mikijelj, Janković & Bogdanović
370

Trends and Developments
382

Contributed by Mikijelj, Janković & Bogdanović
382

SOUTH KOREA
387

Law and Practice
387

Contributed by Kim & Chang
387

SPAIN
401

Trends and Developments
401

Contributed by Broseta Abogados
401

SWEDEN
408

Trends and Developments
408

Contributed by Gernandt & Danielsson
408

SWITZERLAND
416

Law and Practice
416

Contributed by Walder Wyss Ltd
416

Trends and Developments
434

Contributed by Walder Wyss Ltd
434

TAIWAN
441

Law and Practice
441

Contributed by Chen & Lin Attorneys-at-Law
441

THAILAND
458

Law and Practice
458

Contributed by Chandler Mori Hamada
458

Trends and Developments
468

Contributed by Chandler Mori Hamada
468

TÜRKIYE
474

Law and Practice
474

Contributed by YAZICIOGLU Legal
474

UAE
495

Law and Practice
495

Contributed by Bizilance Legal Consultants
495

Trends and Developments
505

Contributed by Karm Legal Consultants
505

UK
515

Trends and Developments
515

Contributed by Charles Russell Speechlys
515

USA
520

Law and Practice
520

Contributed by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
520

Trends and Developments
545

Contributed by Fieldfisher
545

USA – GEORGIA
551

Trends and Developments
551

Contributed by Hilgers Graben PLLC
551

USA – ILLINOIS
558

Trends and Developments
558

Contributed by Seyfarth Shaw LLP
558

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
13

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
13

1.2 Regulators
14

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
14

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
15

1.5 AI Regulation
16

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
17

2. Privacy Litigation
18

2.1 General Overview
18

2.2 Recent Case Law
18

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
20

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
21

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
21

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
22

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
22

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
23

4. Sectoral Issues
23

4.1 Use of Cookies
23

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
24

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
24

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
26

5. International Considerations
27

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
27

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
28

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
28

5.4 Blocking Statutes
28

5.5 Recent Developments
29

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
41

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
41

1.2 Regulators
42

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
42

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
43

1.5 AI Regulation
43

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
43

2. Privacy Litigation
44

2.1 General Overview
44

2.2 Recent Case Law
45

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
45

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
46

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
46

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
47

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
47

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
48

4. Sectoral Issues
48

4.1 Use of Cookies
48

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
49

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
49

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
50

5. International Considerations
51

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
51

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
52

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
52

5.4 Blocking Statutes
53

5.5 Recent Developments
53

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
57

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
57

1.2 Regulators
58

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
59

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
59

1.5 AI Regulation
60

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
62

2. Privacy Litigation
63

2.1 General Overview
63

2.2 Recent Case Law
63

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
64

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
64

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
64

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
65

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
65

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
67

4. Sectoral Issues
67

4.1 Use of Cookies
67

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
67

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
68

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
68

5. International Considerations
69

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
69

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
69

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
70

5.4 Blocking Statutes
70

5.5 Recent Developments
70

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
74

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
74

1.2 Regulators
74

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
75

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
77

1.5 AI Regulation
77

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
78

2. Privacy Litigation
80

2.1 General Overview
80

2.2 Recent Case Law
80

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
80

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
81

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
81

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
82

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
82

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
83

4. Sectoral Issues
83

4.1 Use of Cookies
83

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
84

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
84

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
86

5. International Considerations
86

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
86

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
87

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
87

5.4 Blocking Statutes
88

5.5 Recent Developments
88

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
102

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
102

1.2 Regulators
105

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
106

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
107

1.5 AI Regulation
107

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
108

2. Privacy Litigation
109

2.1 General Overview
109

2.2 Recent Case Law
110

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
111

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
112

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
112

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
113

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
114

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
115

4. Sectoral Issues
116

4.1 Use of Cookies
116

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
117

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
118

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
118

5. International Considerations
119

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
119

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
120

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
120

5.4 Blocking Statutes
121

5.5 Recent Developments
121

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
124

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
124

1.2 Regulators
124

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
125

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
126

1.5 AI Regulation
127

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
128

2. Privacy Litigation
129

2.1 General Overview
129

2.2 Recent Case Law
130

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
131

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
131

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
131

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
132

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
132

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
133

4. Sectoral Issues
134

4.1 Use of Cookies
134

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
135

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
135

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
136

5. International Considerations
136

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
136

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
137

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
138

5.4 Blocking Statutes
138

5.5 Recent Developments
139

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
151

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
151

1.2 Regulators
152

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
153

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
153

1.5 AI Regulation
154

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
154

2. Privacy Litigation
154

2.1 General Overview
154

2.2 Recent Case Law
155

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
155

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
155

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
155

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
155

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
156

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
157

4. Sectoral Issues
157

4.1 Use of Cookies
157

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
158

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
159

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
159

5. International Considerations
160

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
160

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
161

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
162

5.4 Blocking Statutes
162

5.5 Recent Developments
162

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
165

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
165

1.2 Regulators
167

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
167

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
168

1.5 AI Regulation
169

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
170

2. Privacy Litigation
170

2.1 General Overview
170

2.2 Recent Case Law
170

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
171

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
171

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
171

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
171

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
172

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
172

4. Sectoral Issues
172

4.1 Use of Cookies
172

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
173

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
174

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
175

5. International Considerations
176

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
176

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
176

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
177

5.4 Blocking Statutes
177

5.5 Recent Developments
177

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
187

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
187

1.2 Regulators
191

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
191

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
192

1.5 AI Regulation
192

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
194

2. Privacy Litigation
194

2.1 General Overview
194

2.2 Recent Case Law
196

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
196

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
197

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
197

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
199

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
199

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
200

4. Sectoral Issues
200

4.1 Use of Cookies
200

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
200

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
201

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
201

5. International Considerations
202

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
202

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
202

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
203

5.4 Blocking Statutes
204

5.5 Recent Developments
204

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
224

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
224

1.2 Regulators
224

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
224

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
226

1.5 AI Regulation
227

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
227

2. Privacy Litigation
227

2.1 General Overview
227

2.2 Recent Case Law
227

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
227

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
228

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
228

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
228

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
228

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
234

4. Sectoral Issues
234

4.1 Use of Cookies
234

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
234

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
235

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
236

5. International Considerations
236

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
236

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
237

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
237

5.4 Blocking Statutes
237

5.5 Recent Developments
237

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
249

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
249

1.2 Regulators
250

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
251

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
251

1.5 AI Regulation
252

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
252

2. Privacy Litigation
252

2.1 General Overview
252

2.2 Recent Case Law
252

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
253

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
253

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
253

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
257

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
257

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
257

4. Sectoral Issues
257

4.1 Use of Cookies
257

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
257

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
258

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
259

5. International Considerations
259

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
259

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
260

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
260

5.4 Blocking Statutes
260

5.5 Recent Developments
260

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
273

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
273

1.2 Regulators
274

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
274

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
276

1.5 AI Regulation
276

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
276

2. Privacy Litigation
276

2.1 General Overview
276

2.2 Recent Case Law
276

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
276

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
276

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
276

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
277

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
277

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
280

4. Sectoral Issues
280

4.1 Use of Cookies
280

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
281

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
281

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
281

5. International Considerations
282

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
282

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
282

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
282

5.4 Blocking Statutes
283

5.5 Recent Developments
283

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
286

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
286

1.2 Regulators
287

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
287

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
290

1.5 AI Regulation
290

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
290

2. Privacy Litigation
290

2.1 General Overview
290

2.2 Recent Case Law
291

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
291

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
291

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
291

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
291

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
291

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
291

4. Sectoral Issues
292

4.1 Use of Cookies
292

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
292

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
292

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
293

5. International Considerations
293

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
293

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
294

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
294

5.4 Blocking Statutes
294

5.5 Recent Developments
294

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
303

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
303

1.2 Regulators
306

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
307

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
308

1.5 AI Regulation
308

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
309

2. Privacy Litigation
309

2.1 General Overview
309

2.2 Recent Case Law
309

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
310

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
311

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
311

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
311

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
311

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
311

4. Sectoral Issues
311

4.1 Use of Cookies
311

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
312

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
312

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
312

5. International Considerations
313

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
313

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
313

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
313

5.4 Blocking Statutes
313

5.5 Recent Developments
314

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
324

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
324

1.2 Regulators
324

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
325

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
326

1.5 AI Regulation
326

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
327

2. Privacy Litigation
327

2.1 General Overview
327

2.2 Recent Case Law
327

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
328

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
328

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
328

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
328

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
328

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
329

4. Sectoral Issues
329

4.1 Use of Cookies
329

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
329

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
329

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
330

5. International Considerations
331

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
331

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
331

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
331

5.4 Blocking Statutes
332

5.5 Recent Developments
332

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
335

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
335

1.2 Regulators
336

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
336

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
337

1.5 AI Regulation
337

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
337

2. Privacy Litigation
338

2.1 General Overview
338

2.2 Recent Case Law
338

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
338

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
338

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
338

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
339

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
339

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
339

4. Sectoral Issues
339

4.1 Use of Cookies
339

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
339

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
340

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
340

5. International Considerations
341

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
341

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
341

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
341

5.4 Blocking Statutes
341

5.5 Recent Developments
341

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
345

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
345

1.2 Regulators
345

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
346

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
346

1.5 AI Regulation
346

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
347

2. Privacy Litigation
347

2.1 General Overview
347

2.2 Recent Case Law
351

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
351

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
351

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
351

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
351

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
352

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
352

4. Sectoral Issues
352

4.1 Use of Cookies
352

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
352

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
352

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
353

5. International Considerations
353

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
353

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
353

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
353

5.4 Blocking Statutes
354

5.5 Recent Developments
354

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
358

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
358

1.2 Regulators
359

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
359

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
359

1.5 AI Regulation
360

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
361

2. Privacy Litigation
361

2.1 General Overview
361

2.2 Recent Case Law
361

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
362

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
362

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
362

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
363

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
363

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
365

4. Sectoral Issues
365

4.1 Use of Cookies
365

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
365

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
366

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
366

5. International Considerations
366

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
366

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
367

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
368

5.4 Blocking Statutes
368

5.5 Recent Developments
369

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
372

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
372

1.2 Regulators
373

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
374

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
375

1.5 AI Regulation
376

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
377

2. Privacy Litigation
377

2.1 General Overview
377

2.2 Recent Case Law
377

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
378

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
378

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
378

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
378

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
378

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
378

4. Sectoral Issues
378

4.1 Use of Cookies
378

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
378

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
378

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
379

5. International Considerations
379

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
379

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
381

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
381

5.4 Blocking Statutes
381

5.5 Recent Developments
381

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
389

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
389

1.2 Regulators
389

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
390

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
390

1.5 AI Regulation
391

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
392

2. Privacy Litigation
393

2.1 General Overview
393

2.2 Recent Case Law
393

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
394

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
394

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
394

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
395

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
396

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
396

4. Sectoral Issues
396

4.1 Use of Cookies
396

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
397

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
397

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
398

5. International Considerations
399

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
399

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
400

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
400

5.4 Blocking Statutes
400

5.5 Recent Developments
400

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
418

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
418

1.2 Regulators
420

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
421

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
422

1.5 AI Regulation
422

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
424

2. Privacy Litigation
424

2.1 General Overview
424

2.2 Recent Case Law
426

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
426

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
427

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
427

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
427

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
427

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
427

4. Sectoral Issues
427

4.1 Use of Cookies
427

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
428

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
428

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
429

5. International Considerations
429

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
429

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
431

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
431

5.4 Blocking Statutes
431

5.5 Recent Developments
432

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
444

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
444

1.2 Regulators
445

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
446

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
447

1.5 AI Regulation
449

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
449

2. Privacy Litigation
449

2.1 General Overview
449

2.2 Recent Case Law
450

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
451

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
452

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
452

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
453

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
453

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
453

4. Sectoral Issues
453

4.1 Use of Cookies
453

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
454

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
454

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
456

5. International Considerations
456

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
456

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
457

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
457

5.4 Blocking Statutes
457

5.5 Recent Developments
457

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
460

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
460

1.2 Regulators
461

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
461

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
462

1.5 AI Regulation
462

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
462

2. Privacy Litigation
462

2.1 General Overview
462

2.2 Recent Case Law
463

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
463

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
463

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
463

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
464

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
464

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
464

4. Sectoral Issues
464

4.1 Use of Cookies
464

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
465

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
465

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
465

5. International Considerations
466

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
466

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
466

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
466

5.4 Blocking Statutes
467

5.5 Recent Developments
467

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
476

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
476

1.2 Regulators
478

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
478

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
479

1.5 AI Regulation
480

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
481

2. Privacy Litigation
481

2.1 General Overview
481

2.2 Recent Case Law
482

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
482

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
482

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
482

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
483

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
483

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
484

4. Sectoral Issues
484

4.1 Use of Cookies
484

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
486

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
486

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
489

5. International Considerations
489

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
489

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
492

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
492

5.4 Blocking Statutes
493

5.5 Recent Developments
493

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
497

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
497

1.2 Regulators
498

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
498

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
499

1.5 AI Regulation
499

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
500

2. Privacy Litigation
500

2.1 General Overview
500

2.2 Recent Case Law
500

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
500

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
500

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
500

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
501

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
502

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
502

4. Sectoral Issues
502

4.1 Use of Cookies
502

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
502

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
503

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
503

5. International Considerations
503

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
503

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
503

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
503

5.4 Blocking Statutes
504

5.5 Recent Developments
504

1. Legal and Regulatory Framework
524

1.1 Overview of Data and Privacy-Related Laws
524

1.2 Regulators
534

1.3 Enforcement Proceedings and Fines
535

1.4 Data Protection Fines in Practice
535

1.5 AI Regulation
536

1.6 Interplay Between AI and Data Protection Regulations
536

2. Privacy Litigation
537

2.1 General Overview
537

2.2 Recent Case Law
538

2.3 Collective Redress Mechanisms
538

3. Data Regulation on IoT Providers, Data Holders and Data Processing Services
539

3.1 Objectives and Scope of Data Regulation
539

3.2 Interaction of Data Regulation and Data Protection
540

3.3 Rights and Obligations Under Applicable Data Regulation
540

3.4 Regulators and Enforcement
540

4. Sectoral Issues
540

4.1 Use of Cookies
540

4.2 Personalised Advertising and Other Online Marketing Practices
541

4.3 Employment Privacy Law
541

4.4 Transfer of Personal Data in Asset Deals
542

5. International Considerations
543

5.1 Restrictions on International Data Transfers
543

5.2 Government Notifications and Approvals
544

5.3 Data Localisation Requirements
544

5.4 Blocking Statutes
544

5.5 Recent Developments
544

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