ECJ, Schrems 2 and (real-world) data protection in the EU
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ECJ, Schrems 2 and (real-world) data protection in the EU

Sharing a perspective and a few facts. Much has been said since the ECJ struck down the #PrivacyShield for US-EU data transfer. Earlier this week, James Sullivan, Jr. from the U.S. Department of Commerce shared a White Paper outlining the information that can help both US and EU organizations in this context. Interesting that the ECJ focuses on aspects related to…

The Economics of #MeToo & Reference Checks: Do Recruiters Care?
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The Economics of #MeToo & Reference Checks: Do Recruiters Care?

Abuse of power and backlisting are undoubtedly strengthened by dogmatic, arbitrary and unregulated practices of References / Background Checks leaving real risk prevention for businesses and candidates/employees often unaddressed. As a new landmark decision related to #MeToo has just been taken in the US, we are sharing here an article about “The Economics of #MeToo and How to…

Is leaving the EU leaving the EEA?
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Is leaving the EU leaving the EEA?

This article is a continuation of the last “How to visualise supranational bodies the UK belongs to?”, as it answers now the question raised at the end of it: “Is leaving the EU leaving the EEA?”. Our analysis is that by leaving the EU, in a no-deal scenario, the UK would get back to existing…

What to expect this week from the Supreme Court?
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What to expect this week from the Supreme Court?

What to expect this week from the Supreme Court (SP) on the Prorogation of Parliament? Having spent three days watching online debates on the Prorogation of Parliament case, I must say it’s been the most high-level case I could observe and study since the failed Project of Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe (2004-5). Issues the SP is…