Monitoring Body: what role does it play within a code of conduct?
Recognizing its own complexity, GDPR has put forward the possibility of using compliance tools to specify and optimize its implementation. An…
Data Pro Code fully operational: a reflection on our journey as the accredited Monitoring Body thus far
Following the accreditation by the Dutch Data Protection Authority, SCOPE Europe has initiated the assessment procedures for cloud service providers…
An EU Cloud CoC member receives positive EDPS decision on CJEU public procurement
On July 13, EDPS published a decision stating that CJEU’s use of Webex by Cisco videoconferencing services meet the data protection standards under…
Commission adopted EU-US Data Privacy Framework: emphasizing the importance of redundancy and alternative GDPR solutions
On July 10, the EU-US Data Privacy Framework's adequacy decision was adopted concluding that the US ensures an adequate level of protection comparable…
PRESS RELEASE: Webex by Cisco upgrades its EU Cloud CoC adherence to Level 3
Brussels, 29 June 2023 – Cisco becomes the second company to earn the level 3 compliance mark, after providing an on-top third-party verification of…
PRESS RELEASE: IBM declares its services adherent to the EU Cloud CoC
Brussels, 27 June 2023 – After successfully completing its adherence journey, IBM has achieved the level 2 EU Cloud Code of Conduct (CoC) compliance…
SCOPE Europe, SRIW, FEDMA & ESOMAR are publishing their joint paper on “Five years of GDPR: Key Challenges & Recommendations”
This year the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) marks its five-year anniversary providing a perfect opportunity to reflect on the challenges…
Interview with Dr. Carlo Piltz on the data protection landscape, the role of codes of conduct, and complaints committees
Given the challenges that businesses operating within the EU face when it comes to navigating GDPR, we initiated a discussion with Dr. Carlo Piltz, a…
The EU Cloud CoC anniversary: two years of bridging the gap between GDPR and the cloud industry
Two years ago, after receiving a positive opinion by the European Data Protection Board, the EU Cloud CoC was approved by the Belgian Data Protection…
SCOPE Europe Joins Multi-Industry Statement on the EU Data Act
BRUSSELS, May 11, 2023 – SCOPE Europe co-signs a statement alongside BSA | The Software Alliance and other leading organizations in tech, security,…
PRESS RELEASE: Huawei Cloud becomes a member of the EU Cloud Code of Conduct
Brussels, 17 April 2023 - The General Assembly is pleased to have Huawei Cloud onboard and highly welcomes their initiative to join the Code’s…
SCOPE Europe goes on De Barometer, a Dutch TV series about innovative businesses
SCOPE Europe was featured on “De Barometer” TV episode which premiered on RTL Z channel in the Netherlands. It was a thrill to work together with the…
SCOPE Europe explores “Trusted Data Mechanisms and the Need for Future Interoperability” at this year’s Privacy Symposium Conference
Our Head of Monitoring, Frank Ingenrieth, takes the stage on April 19th at the Privacy Symposium Conference in Venice, Italy. The panel is gathering…
PRESS RELEASE: Cloudflare adheres services to the EU Cloud Code of Conduct
Brussels, 30 March 2023– The EU Cloud CoC General Assembly is thrilled to announce that Cloudflare has declared services adherent to the Code.…
SCOPE Europe’s and SRIW’s comments to the European Commission’s Initiative concerning GDPR enforcement
Between 24 February 2023 and 24 March 2024, the European Commission was calling for feedback on its initiative, which is aiming to further specify…
SCOPE Europe hosts a panel at this year’s CPDP 2023
SCOPE is thrilled to be part of Computers, Privacy and Data Protection 2023, taking place in Brussels from the 24th to the 26th of May. Our panel will…
PRESS RELEASE: SCOPE Europe becomes the accredited monitoring body for a Dutch national code of conduct
We are thrilled to announce that SCOPE Europe is now accredited by the Dutch Data Protection Authority as the monitoring body of the Data Pro Code. On…
Across The Cloud second episode with Dr. Thomas Nietsch of K&L Gates
The second episode of the “Across The Cloud” series is now live. For each interview, we invite the EU Cloud CoC members to discuss how the…
SCOPE Europe joins this year's IAPP Data Protection Intensive: France 2023
On March 14th, 2023 SCOPE Europe is thrilled to take the stage, together with K&L Gates, Okta and Volkswagen AG, at the IAPP Data Protection…
Innovation Day: Can regulation support innovation in the digital sector?
In light of today's Innovation Day, one particular question came to mind: Regulation versus innovation. Or can regulation support innovation?
PRESS RELEASE: SCOPE Europe Announces Management Change
Brussels, February 1, 2023 – Gabriela Mercuri assumes the role as Managing Director of SCOPE Europe, an umbrella organisation for a range of…