UK & EU Data Protection Bulletin: April-May 2019

Written By

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Ariane Mole

Of Counsel
France

I am Global Chair of Data Protection. Thanks to many years of experience dedicated to data protection, I can provide innovative and practical solutions to clients around the world.

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Ruth Boardman

Partner
UK

I am based in London and co-head Bird & Bird's International Privacy and Data Protection Group. I enjoy providing practical advice and solutions to complex legal issues.

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Elizabeth Upton

Legal Director
UK

I'm a legal director in our London Privacy and Data Protection Practice working with clients in many of our key sectors.

Welcome to your monthly newsletter from Bird & Bird's UK Data Protection team.

The newsletter focuses on data protection hot topics and legal developments impacting our clients in all sectors.

• New ICO Code on Age Appropriate Design for websites which may be accessible by children (Consultation closes on 31 May)
• EDPB draft Guidelines on processing personal data based on the contractual necessary ground
• GDPR fine recommendation in Denmark for excessive retention periods.

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised in these articles, or visit our webpage for more information about Bird & Bird's Data Protection Practice

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