After the GDPR Comes ePrivacy
By Teodor Teofilov
The ePrivacy directive is being updated to reach the same standard of protection that the GDPR provides for EU citizens and the same authority that is responsible for the GDPR is also responsible for ePrivacy. As with every data law, it can be extremely dry and confusing to understand for the average person. Perfectly Plain has broken down some of the most important points about it.
exPLAINers of the Week August 13-19
By Perfectly Plain Staff
This week we have stopped on two great pieces. The first is Jennifer Williams’ look at the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca each year. The second is the Ben Shapiro’s look at why Trump backed candidates do better than those that oppose him. Williams and Shapiro do a great job and their works are worth a read.
Commentary: NFC Playoff Teams 2018
By Pawan Naidu
Football is back! We’ve played the Hall of Fame game and now we’re all excited about what this NFL season has in store. The storylines are endless: from the Eagles trying to defend their first-ever Super Bowl, Kirk Cousin debuting with the Vikings, Aaron Rodgers coming back from injury and plenty more. Who are the six NFC teams that will make it to the playoffs?
Six Things Businesses Need to Know About the GDPR
By Teodor Teofilov
The European Union’s (EU) new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is complicated and has vast consequences, affecting any company that collects the personal data of any citizen within the blocs’ borders. It was passed on April 14, 2016, and gave companies two years to prepare for its eventual enactment, which happened on May 25 of this year. Here are the six main things to keep in mind.
exPLAINers of the Week Aug 6 – Aug 12
By Perfectly Plain Staff
This week we have stopped on two great pieces. The first is Margaret Coker’s profile of an Iraqi spy that infiltrated ISIS. The second is the Ben Strauss’ peek into Ted Cruz’s passions outside of Congress.
exPLAINers of the Week July 30 – Aug 5
By Perfectly Plain Staff
This week we have stopped on two great pieces. The first is Nathaniel Rich’s look at how we almost stopped climate change in the 1980s. The second is Michael Krepon’s look at nuclear weapons in wake of the 73rd anniversary of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
A Coffee Shop Connects Colombia and Madison, Wisconsin
By Teodor Teofilov
López, now age 50, stands almost every day behind the counter of Café Social waiting for the first customer of the day. He has changed little since he first arrived in Madison – the only sign of his age are the wrinkles around his eyes. Almost every day López goes through the routine of preparing the coffee shop for the day.
exPLAINers of the week: July 23-July 29
By Perfectly Plain Staff
This weeks exPLAINers examine the ethical problems with gene replacement therapy and a detailed map of the 2016 presidential election voting across the U.S.
The Ten Best Cities in The US
By Pawan Naidu
The United States is a great country, with people, places and employment opportunities in every city that make it a great place to live. However, not every city is the same. Let’s take a look at the 10 best cities to live in the U.S.
Commentary: AFC Playoff Teams
By Pawan Naidu
A week ago we discussed who will make the NFL playoffs from the NFC. Now we couldn’t leave the other conference out, so here’s my predictions for the AFC!