The GDPR + Blockchain: Reflecting back and looking ahead
Tuesday January 8th, 2019 by Silvan Jongerius
Looking back, 2018 was a year full of important developments, both for privacy and blockchain – the two main areas of TechGDPR’s specialisation. In privacy, the GDPR went into effect, we paid careful attention as the first fines were issued, and the very first guidance on blockchain came out. In blockchain, a lot of guidance […]
GDPR, Blockchain, and the Principles of Privacy by Design
Monday December 3rd, 2018 by Silvan Jongerius
Since the introduction of the GDPR we have dealt with many aspects of the regulation. What has emerged as one of the most interesting areas for me to work on is Privacy by Design (or “Data Protection by Design and by Default,” in the language of the GDPR). The simple requirement to implement privacy from […]
What the GDPR’s ‘Privacy By Design’ Really Means for Your Business
Friday August 31st, 2018 by Anamika Ved
How, exactly, can privacy be designed? Companies concerned about Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may or may not have already considered the curious concept of “privacy by design and privacy by default” — but consider it, they must. While it’s hardly the most charming regulatory text ever written, it’s implications are vast, and understanding it properly […]