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CLEARVIEW AI ordered to delete photos by French DPA; CNIL

CLEARVIEW AI, ordered to delete photos by the French DPA after investigation revealed unlawful collection and processing of photos from the Internet.   CLEARVIEW AI, and the facial recognition software the company produces were first reported to the CNIL in May of 2020. This led to an investigation which uncovered two GDPR infractions; the unlawful
December 21, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Poor personal data security by Dutch airline leads to a fine

Poor personal data security leads to a fine from the Dutch DPA, after security flaws cause a major hack.   An airline has recently been hit with a €400,000 fine from the Dutch DPA following a major hack, attributable to poor data security. The airline Transavia suffered a hack of two accounts in the company’s
November 16, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Proposed Digital Markets Act to be enforced by the EU Commission

Proposed Digital Markets Act will be enforced exclusively by the European Commission, but what does it entail?   EU representatives have officially agreed that the European Commission will be the enforcer of the Digital Markets Act, which is set to be ratified on November 25 as part of the bloc’s common position ahead of negotiations
November 11, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Monitoring data processors: guidance from Danish DPA

The Danish DPA has published guidance for data controllers on monitoring data processors, with suggestions based on risk assessment. The Danish DPA published guidance last month, for any private company, public authority or institution, processing personal data, or functioning as a data controller, on how to best monitor their data processors. These data processors are
November 9, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Fine for unlawful CCTV monitoring in the reception area of a salon

Norwegian DPA imposed a €10,000 fine for unlawful CCTV monitoring in the reception area of a salon.   A salon was recently fined by the Norwegian DPA following an investigation into CCTV monitoring on their premises. The investigation came about as a result of a complaint, which eventually led to a €10,000 fine for the
November 2, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Bulk email data breach results in a fine from the ICO

Bulk email data breach results in a fine from the ICO, as a data controller possibly revealed identities and assumable health status of recipients.   A recent data breach by a Scottish charity – HIV Scotland, has resulted in a fine from the ICO. A bulk email was sent out to 105 recipients which included
October 28, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Facial recognition in UK schools: ICO intends to intervene

Facial recognition in UK schools for collecting meal payments has raised some concerns, over which the ICO intends to intervene.   Nine schools in North Ayrshire are currently using a facial recognition payment system in their canteens. The change happened this month, and schools claim that it helps the lunch line move more quickly, while
October 26, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Facial recognition payment system launched in Moscow

Facial recognition payment system recently launched in Moscow is the first to be used on such a large scale.   Commuters in Moscow, Russia now have the option of using the new voluntary payment method called “Face Pay”. This method allows them to sign up by scanning their face in front of a camera at
October 21, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Non-transparent data checks by utility company result in a fine

Non-transparent data checks by an electric supply company have resulted in a fine from Hamburg DPA.   A recent fine from Hamburg DPA is the direct result of an electric supply company performing non-transparent data checks. The company was offering discounted sign up costs to first time customers, and as part of that process, performed
October 19, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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National Police Board of Finland reprimanded over data breach during facial recognition trial

The National Police Board of Finland has recently been reprimanded for unlawful processing during a facial recognition trial by the National Bureau of Investigation unit.   Finnish police have been reprimanded for the unlawful processing of special categories of personal data during a facial recognition technology trial. The National Bureau of Investigation unit which specializes
October 14, 2021 Comments (0) Share