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Clearview AI fined and ordered to remove data

Clearview AI fined by the Italian SA after various GDPR violations, and ordered to remove data and appoint an EU representative.   The company Clearview AI, has been fined by yet another EU watchdog, according to this report from the EDPB. The Italian SA has also ordered the company to delete the data of Italians
March 15, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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The ICO preaches vigilance in the face of possible cyber attacks

The ICO preaches vigilance in the face of possible cyber attacks as a result of the Russia Ukraine conflict.   The ICO preaches vigilance, as the likelihood of cyber attacks increases amid the Russia- Ukraine war. The Commissioner, John Edwards, when questioned on the possibility of Russia- Ukraine cyber attacks spreading to the UK, says
March 10, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Record fine by Hellenic DPA

Unlawful data processing and a personal data breach has led to a record fine by Hellenic DPA on two telecommunications companies.   An investigation into a personal data breach has resulted in two companies being hit with fines for €6 million and €3.25 million respectively. COSMOTE and OTE were fined for various GDPR  violations after
March 8, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Fine for lack of cooperation imposed by the Polish DPA

A recent fine imposed by the Polish DPA was for lack of cooperation with the supervisory authority.   The Polish DPA recently imposed a fine on Pactum Poland for lack of cooperation. The case was initiated by a complaint which led the Polish DPA to request information from the company, Pactum Poland. The company’s failure
March 3, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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New Data Act proposed by European Commission

New Data Act proposed by the European Commission for a fair and innovative data economy.    The European Commission recently proposed a new Data Act with the aim of making data more accessible. According to a press release from the Commission, this will make more data available for reuse and this is expected to create
March 1, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Meta considers EU shut down

Meta considers EU shut down in the absence of a framework for the storage of EU data on US servers.   Representatives from Meta have spoken up about the possibility of the company having to shut down Instagram and Facebook services in the EU, unless a framework is implemented which allows them to store EU
February 24, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Violation of data minimisation leads to administrative fine

The Finnish DPA has fined the Finnish Motor Insurers’ Centre, after this controller was found to be in violation of data minimisation.  The Finnish DPA has fined the Finnish Motor Insurers’ Centre over their inability to adhere to the principle of data minimisation. The company was fined late last year, for collecting an unnecessary amount
February 22, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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AI powered age verification systems being tested at UK supermarkets for alcohol purchases.

AI powered age verification systems are now being tested at a few UK supermarkets to verify the ages of people attempting to buy alcohol at self-checkout.  UK supermarkets have begun testing an automated age verification system at self-checkouts when buying alcohol. According to this BBC report, this system will utilize cameras that can estimate a
February 17, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Stop using Google Analytics: CNIL gives formal notice to website managers.

CNIL has given formal notice to website managers to come into compliance and to stop using Google Analytics due to illegal EU – US Data transfers.    CNIL has joined several other EU watchdogs in ordering website managers to stop using Google Analytics. As a result of several complaints being filed by NOYB, against a
February 15, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Data subject right of access: Guidelines by the EDPB

The EDPB recently released guidelines on data subject right of access in the context of the GDPR.   The right of access aims to provide individuals with sufficient, transparent and easily accessible information about the processing of their personal data. This is expected to add greater ease to the process of data subjects exercising their
February 10, 2022 Comments (0) Share