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French Data Protection Officers are ready for the European Data Protection Day
01 February 2012
The celebration of the European Data Protection Day – the 6th edition held on January 28, 2012, will give the Data Protection Authorities an opportunity for all independent authorities in the EU to remind everyone of their elementary right to privacy. This year, the CNIL has developed a “Communication tool-kit” designed for their Correspondant Informatique et Libertés (CIL - French Data Protection Officer) in order to promote the law and their profession.[more]
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Smartphone and privacy: Best Friends Forever?
03 January 2012
IPhone, Android phone, Windows Phone, BlackBerry ... These smart devices already were already bought by 17 million people in France, attracted by their varied features and by price discounts offered by operators. CNIL, the French data protection authority tried to better understand the way the French citizens use these new technological devices. What kind of personal data do they store on them (pictures, contacts info, bank details, PINs, medical information)? Are people aware of the...[more]
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What the Telecoms Package changes for cookies
20 December 2011
The transposition in French law of the directives called "Telecom Package" notably reinforces the obligation to inform web users regarding cookies. The law now imposes to website publishers, in certain cases, to inform web users and to collect their consent before installing cookies. How to comply? What cookies are concerned? The CNIL takes a look at these new obligations.[more]
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Security of personal data: a guide for action
04 November 2011
CNIL has translated in english its guide designed to help data controllers to meet their obligations regarding the security of personal data. [more]
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Cloud computing : CNIL opening debate
19 October 2011
The Cloud Computing market constitutes a major economic stake. The success of its development relies in particular on guarantees with regard to data protection. In order to consider all potential solutions, both from a legal and technical standpoint and to guarantee a high level of personal data protection, the Commission informatique et libertés (CNIL) launches a call for Contributions from all stakeholders from 17 October to 17 November 2011. [more]
