Data Privacy News

The Formiti Privacy News Blog delivers the latest insights, expert advice, and practical tips on global data protection laws and privacy trends. From GDPR to PDPA, we make complex regulations clear, helping you protect data, stay compliant, and build trust.


 

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Leveling Up Compliance: Navigating NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act in the Gaming Sector

Modern gaming companies are no longer just entertainment studios; they are massive data processors, managing real-time telemetry, payment gateways, and millions of gigabytes of Per...  more  

Proposed Revisions to GDPR and Other Digital Rules Under the 'Digital Omnibus' Package

In a significant move to streamline the European Union's complex digital regulatory landscape, the European Commission released the "Digital Omnibus" package in late November 2025....  more  

The Global AI Procurement Playbook: Governance, Security, and Risk Management

Traditional software procurement is binary: it works or it doesn’t. AI procurement is probabilistic: it may work 95% of the time, hallucinate 4% of the time, and be biased 1% of th...  more  

The Great Collision: Why 2025 is the Year Privacy and AI Governance Finally Crashed

For global organizations, the comfortable silos of the past are gone. The Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) can no longer just look at personal data; they must now look at fundamental ri...  more  

"Malaysia’s PDPA 2024: What Multinationals Must Know About New Liability, Processor Risks, and Cross-Border Data Transfe...

The 2024 amendments to Malaysia’s PDPA directly apply data protection obligations to data processors, not just controllers. This means third-party vendors and contractors handling ...  more  

Malaysia’s Data Privacy Awakening: A 2025 Compliance Guide for International Organizations

Following the full implementation of the PDPA Amendment Act 2024 in June 2025, Malaysia has aligned itself with global data protection standards. For international organizations op...  more  

Navigating the Evolving UK Regulatory Landscape for AI in Healthcare

Artificial intelligence is reshaping UK healthcare, but organisations cannot unlock its full potential without navigating an increasingly dense web of regulation  more  

India’s DPDP Rules 2025: A New Era of Privacy and Data Trust

The DPDP Rules 2025 are more than regulatory requirements—they’re an opportunity for Indian businesses to demonstrate their commitment to privacy, earn user trust, and stay competi...  more  

Regulatory Alert: UK MedTech’s Dual Mandate—Navigating the Clash Between New PMS Rules and UK GDPR

For MedTech manufacturers, the era of siloed compliance is over. Your Quality Assurance (QA) and Data Privacy departments can no longer operate in separate orbits. A unified strate...  more  

Protecting Drivers’ Data: Obligations of Car Manufacturers in High-Tech Vehicles

Car manufacturers face critical responsibilities and legal obligations concerning the protection of drivers' personal data, especially in high-tech vehicles and when profiling driv...  more