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Category: Data Protection

New adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

The European Union and the United States have reached a new agreement on data transfers, which will allow businesses to transfer data from the EU to companies participating in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.   The European Commission has recently announced a new adequacy decision for EU-US transfers, marking a significant development in the protection

Compliance for tech and retail businesses: A guide to data protection regulations

Operating a tech or retail business which requires the collection of personal information from individuals within the EU or UK requires careful consideration of compliance regulations. This is a guide to data protection regulations in the EU and UK.    Data protection is of particular  concern for businesses, especially those operating in the technology and

How Outsourced DPO helped Tech & Retail companies to achieve compliance

Aphaia’s Outsourced DPO services have helped many tech and retail companies achieve compliance between 2017 – 2023.   In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, businesses are faced with a host of challenges when it comes to compliance. With the rise of data protection regulations, companies need to ensure that they are adhering to the strict

Differences between in-house and Outsourced DPOs: Pros and Cons for Tech & Retail companies

When considering to appoint a DPO, it is important for companies to understand the differences between in-house and outsourced DPOs, in order to determine the best approach for their specific needs.   As data privacy and data protection regulations become more exacting, companies are under increasing pressure to ensure that their data handling practices are

How to choose the right outsourced DPO for your tech business

When deciding to outsource DPO services in a tech business, understanding how to choose the right outsourced DPO for your category of tech business is essential.    With the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), tech businesses have had to take their data protection measures more seriously. One aspect of ensuring GDPR compliance

The benefits of outsourced DPO for tech companies

There are various benefits of an outsourced DPO, particularly for tech companies looking to stay up to date on GDPR compliance.    In today’s digital age, data is one of the most valuable assets that a company can possess. However, with the increasing number of data breaches and cyber-attacks, data protection has become a significant

Meta fined record €1,2bn by Irish Data Protection Commission for personal data transfers to the US

Meta Ireland was fined €1,2bn by the Irish Data Protection Commission for noncompliance with the GDPR in relation to transfers of personal data from the EU/EEA to the US   Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (“Meta Ireland”, formerly Facebook Ireland Limited) has been fined €1,2bn by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland for transferring personal

AI action plan outlined by CNIL

The French data protection authority, CNIL has outlined an AI action plan to guide businesses and organisations that are developing AI systems.   The French data protection authority, CNIL, has published a strategic plan on artificial intelligence (AI) to provide guidance to businesses and organisations that are developing AI systems. The plan outlines the principles

ICO fines two UK companies £180,000 for unlawful marketing calls

The ICO fines two UK companies for breaching PECR and launches video guides for small businesses.   The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently fined two companies a total of £180,000 for making unlawful marketing calls. The companies, Ice Telecommunications Ltd and UK Direct Business Solutions Ltd, were found to have made thousands of unsolicited

CNIL selects three digital companies for an enhanced support program on data protection projects

CNIL selects three digital companies for an enhanced support program to promote innovative projects in data protection and privacy.   The French data protection authority, CNIL, has selected three digital companies for its Enhanced Support program: Contentsquare, Hugging Face and Lifen. The program aims to support innovative projects in the field of data protection and