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Fine imposed on Volkswagen by German Data Protection Commissioner for multiple GDPR violations

A recent fine imposed on Volkswagen by a German Data Protection Commissioner, for multiple GDPR violations amounted to €1.1 million.   The State Commissioner for Data Protection in the German state of Lower Saxony (LfD Lower Saxony) has imposed a fine of €1.1 million on Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft in accordance with GDPR Article 83. The fine
agosto 4, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Inadequate security measures lead to a fine from the Danish DPA

The Danish Data Protection Authority has fined a law firm after a data breach, due to their inadequate security measures.    A law firm in Denmark has been fined over €67,000 for failing to implement basic security measures when establishing remote access to the company’s IT systems. These systems facilitated access to personal data of
julio 28, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Whatsapp privacy policy updated after record fine of €225 million

Whatsapp privacy policy has been updated after the company was hit with a GDPR fine, however, this changes nothing about their service.   Whatsapp has amended their privacy policy after being hit with a record fine for an EU GDPR violation. While the company is still appealing the €225 million fine, their privacy policy is
noviembre 25, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Children’s Code compliance called to question by the ICO

Children’s Code compliance was called to question by the ICO after an online child safety charity raised questions about various companies.   The ICO has written to Apple and Google for clarification on their process of determining age ratings for apps available in the App Store and Google Play respectively. Since the introduction of the
noviembre 23, 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
noviembre 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
octubre 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
octubre 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
octubre 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
octubre 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
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