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Zandilli Lucien

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Guidance on international transfers from the ICO

The UK’s ICO has published guidance on international transfers for businesses and organisations which process personal data.   In the aftermath of the publishing of the International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) and the Addendum to the European Union Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), the ICO has published guidance on international data transfers. This guidance includes a

Processing of health data by complementary health insurance providers: CNIL calls for further clarification

CNIL calls for clarification regarding the processing of health data by complementary health insurance providers in the face of several complaints.   CNIL calls for clarification regarding which conditions under which complementary health insurance providers are allowed to collect health data, after receiving several complaints regarding the legality of these insurance providers receiving data generated

GPS tracking must be appropriate and necessary

Slovenia SA rules that while the security of property can be a legitimate interest for GPS tracking, it must be appropriate and necessary.    The Slovenian Supervisory Authority (SA) determined that a data controller which engaged in GPS tracking of eight company vehicles, did not have a legal basis to do so, according to this

UK Department for Education reprimanded by the ICO

The ICO has issued a reprimand to the UK Department for Education, relating to the misuse of personal information of children.   Following an investigation into the use of a database of pupils’ learning records by Trust Systems Software UK Limited, the ICO believes this to be a case of poor diligence on the part

Brecha Advisory tool launched by AEPD

The AEPD has launched the Brecha Advisory tool to facilitate compliance with data protection laws by data controllers and processors.   The AEPD has launched the Brecha Advisory tool, which is intended to guide the application of the Spanish data protection legislation to facilitate compliance by data controllers and processors. This tool provides advice on

Guidelines on the use of AI and data in teaching and learning for teachers

The European Commission has published guidelines on the use of AI and data in teaching and learning for teachers.   As the field of AI rapidly develops, it has the potential to change our lives and transform the way we work, live, and learn. The development of AI is also an opportunity to address many

EU Digital Markets Act has entered into force

As of November 1st, 2022, the EU’s Digital Markets Act has entered into force and will begin to apply from May 2023.   The EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), which defines, designates and regulates “gatekeepers” came into force on November 1, 2022. The DMA defines when a large online platform qualifies as a “gatekeeper,” as

Electronic mail marketing: Guidance from the ICO on achieving compliance with PECR

The ICO released guidance on electronic mail marketing, to help organisations achieve compliance with the PECR.   Earlier this month, Aphaia reported on guidance published by the ICO for organisations regarding live phone calls made for marketing purposes, to help organisations to remain in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), also known

Unaddressed formal notice results in maximum fine imposed by CNIL

AI company Clearview received the maximum fine imposed by CNIL, totalling 20 million euros, after a formal notice was left unaddressed.   A formal notice from the CNIL giving Clearview AI two months to comply with various injunctions in November 2021 was left unattended, the Authority has decided to impose a maximum fine of €20

EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework; Executive Order signed

For Europeans whose personal data is transferred to the U.S., new binding safeguards are in order with the signing of a new Executive Order on ‘Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities’ on October 7th, 2022. These binding safeguards address all the points raised by the Court of Justice of the EU, protecting EU