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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What the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Means for Your Legitimate Interest Assessments

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) significantly amends the UK GDPR by creating a new, two-tiered system for legitimate interests. The main change is the introduction of ...  more  

Do i need to complete a (DPIA) when using Microsoft Copilot or Google Gemini

Deploying generative AI like Microsoft Copilot or Google Gemini is a top priority for most organisations, but it comes with a critical compliance hurdle. Before you roll out these ...  more  

How the EU-US Data Privacy Framework Impacts Data Mapping and Vendor Risk

DPF Decoded: Impact on Data Mapping & Vendor Risk The EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) creates a new path for legally transferring personal data from the EU to certified US or...  more  

How does the EU AI Act affect our employee monitoring system?

The EU AI Act will have direct and legally binding implications for any company using AI in workforce management. The Act classifies AI systems based on risk, with two categories b...  more  

Downsizing? How to Maintain Data Compliance

As companies grapple with squeezed profits and rising employment costs, the challenge becomes clear: how to balance cost-cutting measures, like workforce downsizing, while maintain...  more  

The UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill – What Organisations Need to Know

The UK is on the brink of significant data protection reform. The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDI Bill) is set to reshape the data privacy landscape by updating ...  more  

Agentic AI Compliance: EU AI Act & Global Privacy Laws Explained

Artificial intelligence now powers daily business decisions. Yet a new force, Agentic AI, pushes autonomy even further.  more  

Data Controllers: Stop Signing Processor-Favoured DPAs

Organisations worldwide increasingly rely on third-party data processors. From cloud platforms to analytics tools, processors handle personal data every day.  more