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GDPR and social media : EU Court on fan pages on Facebook

Earlier this month the ECJ published a preliminary ruling finding the fan page admin jointly responsible with Facebook for the personal data of the visitors. Although the decision refers to the previously enforceable EU Data Protection Directive, the new rule paves the way for GDPR and social media practice, since the definition of the processor
June 18, 2018 Comments (0) Share
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GDPR WHOIS impact

Our blog editor Vasiliki Antoniadou explores how GDPR will affect WHOIS. Although GDPR is widely anticipated due to the strengthening of the individuals’ rights on their personal data, it is believed by some that its implementation on WHOIS would cause unintentional adverse consequences on the online intellectual property protection. GDPR WHOIS implications WHOIS is an
May 18, 2018 Comments (0) Share
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GDPR deadline and GDPR compliance snake oil

“GDPR deadline” is on 24th May at midnight. Anyone promising GDPR compliance to businesses who start their adaptation process now is likely to be selling them snake oil. But embarking on a serious journey of GDPR compliance is still indispensable – no matter how late one begins it. During the last year or so, I
May 7, 2018 Comments (0) Share
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GDPR administrative fines explained

Aphaia Blog editor Vasiliki Antoniadou explores GDPR administrative fines that businesses can expect based on WP29 guidelines. GDPR gives to the supervisory authorities the power to impose administrative fines following two different maximum amounts according to the severity of the data breach. Under GDPR administrative fines rules, for instance, an infringement of the basic principles of
April 23, 2018 Comments (0) Share
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Blue Octopus recruitment gives candidates control over data

In our client interview, Kelly Laurenson, Blue Octopus’s Operations Director, explains the company’s modern approach to hiring and making the candidates’ data work for them – and not somebody else. What makes Blue Octopus special in the recruitment industry? Blue Octopus is an award-winning online recruitment company with a modern approach to hiring – one that
April 4, 2018 Comments (0) Share
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Do I need a Data Protection Officer ?

The answer to the question do I need a Data Protection Officer under GDPR is not always straightforward. Here are some tips you can use in order to reach a valid decision on appointing a DPO. Formal Data Protection Officer or informal Data Protection Adviser? The question ‘ do I need a Data Protection Officer
March 26, 2018 Comments (0) Share
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Zoe Wong on Depop user community and its privacy awareness

As part of our interviews with clients, this time we are with Zoe Wong, director of Finance and operations of Depop, who will be talking to us about the community of users on its platform, how it has evolved and the perception of these in relation to privacy. 1. Why is Depop unique? To an
March 20, 2018 Comments (0) Share
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GDPR direct application explained by European Commission

Four months before the General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) comes into force, the EU Commission released a communication to the EU Parliament and Council on GDPR direct application , highlighting the innovations and opportunities of the new legal system, the measures already taken by the involved parties and the further steps to be
February 6, 2018 Comments (0) Share
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Aphaia media partner for Monetising Big Data in Telecoms World Summit 2018

Aphaia is media partner for Symphony Global Monetising Big Data in Telecoms World Summit 2018 that will take place in Singapore on 23-24 April, with a focus on machine learning data integration. Aphaia’s message: don’t forget GDPR ! This year’s Monetising Big Data in Telecoms World Summit will encompass the following topics: Generating New Revenue
January 22, 2018 Comments (0) Share
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How to implement GDPR transparency requirement ?

Article 29 Data Protection Working Party provides useful guidance for the implementation and interpretation of the GDPR transparency requirement via its recently published guidelines. Transparency is one of the fundamental obligations to fulfil as part of GDPR compliance, since it is linked to the principles of fairness and accountability. GDPR transparency requirement contributes significantly to
January 12, 2018 Comments (0) Share