Data Privacy News

The Formiti Privacy News Blog is your essential briefing on the shifting landscape of global data protection. With expertise spanning over 120 jurisdictions, we translate complex international regulations into actionable business intelligence. From emerging cross-border transfer rules to AI governance, we help you master global compliance and lead with digital trust."


 

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The Revenue Risk of Ignoring Google Consent Mode v2

The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the subsequent rollout of Google Consent Mode v2 (GCMv2), privacy compliance ceased to be just a legal issue. It became a critical dependency...  more  

Incident Ready: A Step-by-Step Guide to Data Breach Management

Organizations face immense legal, financial, and reputational pressure. A well-documented and tested Data Breach Response Plan (DBRP) is no longer optional—it is a critical necessi...  more  

The Hidden Value of Outsourcing: Reducing Risk When Appoointing a DPO

For many organizations, the decision to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) starts as a compliance necessity—a legal box that must be ticked under GDPR. However, forward-think...  more  

Trump’s New AI Executive Order: Federal Preemption, Big Tech Influence, and the Fight Over State Laws

President Donald Trump signed a sweeping Executive Order (EO) designed to consolidate AI regulation at the federal level, effectively effectively aiming to block individual states ...  more  

Do You Need a Data Protection Officer? (Internal vs. Outsourced Guide)

Under GDPR Article 37, a DPO is mandatory if you are a public authority, your core activities involve large-scale monitoring of individuals, or you process special categories of se...  more  

AI and GDPR Compliance: How Artificial Intelligence Impacts Data Privacy Regulations (2025 Guide)

The impact of AI on GDPR centers on the tension between AI's need for massive datasets and GDPR's principles of data minimization and purpose limitation. Key compliance risks inclu...  more  

Data Privacy in Hospitality Series Part 3: Health Resorts & Spas – The Sanctuary of Sensitive Data

Our Latest article addresses the highest-risk environment in the industry: Health Resorts, Spas, and Wellness Retreats. In this sector, the data collected isn't just about preferen...  more  

Data Privacy in Hospitality Series Part 2: Restaurants & Dining – The Menu of Digital Risks

From "Pay-at-Table" tablets to QR code menus and third-party delivery apps, restaurants are processing vast amounts of personal and financial data. This article explores how to ser...  more  

The Hotel Ecosystem – Safeguarding the Guest Personal Data Journey

n the modern hotel, hospitality is no longer just about a warm welcome and a clean room; it is about the "customized experience." However, customization requires data. From the mom...  more  

The New Compliance Frontier: Structuring Your Organization for the AI Era

With Artificial Intelligence (AI) moving from a niche experiment to a core operational engine, the "set it and forget it" approach to compliance is obsolete. Organizations are now ...  more