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Polish DPA fined university for failing to issue a data breach notification

The Polish DPA has fined a university for neglecting to notify the authority as well as affected persons after a data breach. In June of 2020, the Polish DPA was notified of a data breach at a medical university. According to the complaint received, during the university’s examinations held towards the end of May 2020,
January 29, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Data breach notification guidelines published by the EDPB

New data breach notification guidelines, published by the EDPB frame what curative measures should be taken based on specific examples.    In a recent article, we reported on two doctors in France, who were fined by the CNIL over a data breach, and were also found to have breached article 33 of the GDPR, by
January 27, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Memorandum of Understanding signed between the ICO and the National Privacy Commission of the Philippines

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the UK’s ICO and the Philippines’ NPC, effective January 12th 2021. The UK’s ICO and the Philippines’ NPC have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding in a move to strengthen their current relations. Recognizing the nature of this globalized economy, and the fact that they perform similar
January 20, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Doctors fined by CNIL: The French DPA has sanctioned two health professionals over poor data protection.

Two doctors have been fined by CNIL for having insufficient data protection, and neglecting to notify of a recent data breach.    Last month, in France, CNIL announced that two doctors were found to be in breach of articles 32 and 33 of the GDPR. Following a September 2019 online check, the two doctors had
January 13, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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UK treaty with EU: This agreement will allow an extended period for personal data flows.

The UK government has recently announced a treaty with the EU, which essentially allows for an extension in the transitionary period, allowing free personal data flows.    Last month, we reported on the impending termination of the transitionary period and the need for UK businesses to ensure compliance to data protection law by December 31st
January 8, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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FRA report on AI and fundamental rights: Getting the future right.

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has released a report on Artificial Intelligence and its effects on fundamental rights.   With the increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), there have been mixed reactions to the technology from the general public. Despite the varied opinions and reactions, the fact remains that it is quickly being
January 6, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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ICO urges UK businesses: ensure compliance to data protection law before the end of the UK’s transition.

ICO urges UK businesses to ensure compliance to data protection law before the end of the UK’s transition on December 31st 2020.    December 31st 2020 will officially end the transitionary period for the UK, out of the EU, and the ICO is calling on UK businesses to ensure that if they are impacted by
December 23, 2020 Comments (0) Share
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EU to tackle online gatekeepers through Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act

According to the European Commission, the Digital Services Act package is a modern legal framework which will ensure the safety of users online, and maintain a fair and open online platform environment. The European Commission has recently announced the intended implementation of two new pieces of legislation . The Digital Services Act (DSA), and the
December 18, 2020 Comments (0) Share
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Google and Amazon fined: CNIL has fined the two major companies for unlawful cookies.

Google and Amazon, fined by CNIL of France, for placing cookies on users’ computers without getting prior consent or giving satisfactory information. The CNIL reported last week that both companies have been sanctioned, for their misuse of cookies which breached the French Data Protection Act. Following several investigations from December 12th 2019 to May 19th
December 16, 2020 Comments (0) Share
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New regulatory regime for tech giants from the Competition and Markets Authority.

New regulatory regime for tech giants from the Competition and Markets Authority on the UK’s new pro-competition regime for digital markets.   The new advice issued to the UK government today, includes an outline of the design and implementation of the new pro-competition regime for digital markets. This forward-looking, targeted advice was produced by the
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