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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

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

ECJ ruling emphasizes importance of data subject rights to information

The ECJ ruling clarifies that data controllers must provide comprehensive and clear information to data subjects regarding the processing of their personal data, including their right to access and rectify their information.   The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a ruling on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that emphasizes the importance of

ECJ ruling on the right to compensation due to GDPR infringement

A recent ECJ ruling on the right to compensation due to GDPR infringement has clarified that individuals have the right to seek compensation for non-material damage. A recent ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has determined that individuals have the right to compensation for non-material damage as a result of GDPR violations. However,

Data protection guide for small businesses published by the EDPB

The EDPB has recently published a data protection guide for small businesses to aid with GDPR compliance.   The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has released a new guide aimed at helping small businesses comply with the GDPR, as stated in this report. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of the key principles of data

UK introduces Digital Markets Bill to regulate tech giants and boost competition

The UK introduces Digital Markets Bill aimed at reforming digital competition laws, regulating tech giants and boosting competition.   The UK government has introduced a new bill aimed at reforming digital competition laws in the country. Similar to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), the Digital Markets Bill, which was introduced to parliament last Tuesday,

Digital Services Act will affect 19 platforms announced by the European Commission

The European Commission has announced the first 19 platforms to fall under Digital Services Act’s stricter regime.   The European Commission has named the first digital platforms that will be subject to new regulations aimed at very large online platforms and search engines with more than 45 million users in the EU. These platforms include

ICO issues reprimand to the NHS after a data breach

ICO issues reprimand to the NHS after a data breach exposing sensitive health data of several individuals.    The ICO is calling for the highest standards in HIV services in the wake of a reprimand against NHS Highland. The health board was issued with an enforcement notice, which stated that it had failed to comply

Data breach notification guidelines from the EDPB

The EDPB has recently published a document containing detailed data breach notification guidelines for EU organisations.    The EDPB has recently published a document that provides guidelines on how to handle personal data breaches as required by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The guidelines are intended to assist controllers, processors and supervisory authorities