Data Protection Day 2025: three takeaways for embedding privacy principles
A key theme of Data Protection Day 2025 is the evolving mandate of data protection. I feel this concept of evolution is worth exploring in more detail, because many organisations think of themselves either as ‘compliant’ or ‘not there yet’. That mindset doesn’t always allow for responding to changes in privacy and data protection. So […]
Opportunities and risks of AI coding assistants
The rise of AI coding assistants marks a significant leap forward in software development. With capabilities that streamline tasks, these tools promise a new level of efficiency. However, a recent joint report by France’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) and Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) highlights crucial security and privacy considerations for organisations adopting […]
The EU AI Act: why your HR processes might be at risk (and what to do about it)
The EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act has finally come into force, which means new rules and regulations for many organisations that use AI. HR is one field that’s enthusiastically adopting the technology, so your company may already be using AI technologies that fall under the Act’s scope. This is where privacy and data protection professionals […]
Top 5 tips for self-certification to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Rules on transferring personal data between the EU and the US don’t just apply to the social media and technology giants. If your organisation is a US legal entity, or an EU-based organisation with a US parent, and it sends personal data to the United States, you now have the option to participate in the […]
Still Unsure of Soft Opt- In? BH Consulting Has You Covered
With the countless privacy and data protection terms now in circulation, it can be difficult to wrap your head around many of the concepts. One you may still be grappling with is the soft opt-in for marketing. It’s worth knowing because it’s a valuable tool that allows organisations to communicate with their customers without explicit […]
Meta-stasis: Why Was Facebook Fined €1.2 Billion and What Does this Mean for Me?
Meta’s Facebook has been fined yet again. The Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined the company a staggering €1.2 billion for illegal transfers of data to the US. This decision comes as no surprise; Facebook has been under scrutiny for data protection issues for years. This is the largest fine issued to date under the EU […]
What’s on the Horizon in 2023? Key GDPR moments of 2022 and what to expect in 2023
More legislation, stronger regulation? Last year saw a lot of new legislation introduced within the EU, showing privacy and digital rights being taken more seriously. In today’s world, this is essential and new laws to regulate previously non-regulated sectors indicate how times are changing and laws are adapting to the new landscape. These are: The […]
Regulation roundup part 2: opening the door to more data
This regulations roundup uncovers how the European Union has been busy laying the groundwork for a world of open data sharing and digital sovereignty. The forthcoming EU Data Act and Data Governance Act aim to make more data available for society and the economy. By doing so, the EU wants to avoid data processing becoming […]
Regulation roundup part 1: how the new EU data directives affect you
Between now and early 2024, the European Union is introducing a range of new data directives around data and online services. These regulations aim to protect consumers and citizens, enable safe data sharing, and even prepare for more widespread adoption of artificial intelligence. In the first of a two-part series, we’ll cover the Digital Services […]
Party’s over? What’s next for cookies as privacy rules bite? (Part 2)
If part one of the BH Consulting cookie guide left you hungry for more, now we serve up part two. In this blog, we’ll mix in a portion of the Cookie Consent Framework, blend in some recent cases surrounding it, add a generous helping of third-party cookies, and weigh up what the next step for […]