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Categoría: GDPR

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EDPB issues opinion on UK Supervisory Authority draft accreditation for a code of conduct monitoring body

On December 2nd, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted its opinion on the UK data protection Supervisory Authority draft accreditation requirements for a code of conduct monitoring body. Earlier this year, the United Kingdom Supervisory Authority (UK SA) submitted its draft decision containing the accreditation requirements for a code of conduct monitoring body to

Profiling and the GDPR —here’s what you need to know

In today’s blog we take a deeper look into profiling and the GDPR. Given the highly automated technological world that we live in, we’re pretty certain that by now you’ve heard the term profiling once, twice, thrice—who knows, maybe even hundreds of times. But what is it really? How is it used by organizations? Could

ICO launches consultation on draft right of access guidance

From now until February 12, 2020, the ICO will facilitate a public consultation on draft right of access guidance. Over a year and a half ago, the GDPR was officially implemented within the EU and UK with an aim of giving greater control to individuals over their personal data. Article 15 of the GDPR specifically

EDPB Guidelines on Data Protection by Design and by Default

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted draft guidelines on data protection by design and by default according to article 25 GDPR. Did you struggle with the decision of turning the settings on or off by default when you created your company App? Do you normally feel tempted to gather more data than necessary from

14.5 Million Euro Fine for Violations of GDPR

Real Estate company fined millions for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to its archive systems. Is your company’s archive system compatible with the GDPR? The answer to this could cost you thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions! Indeed this is a lesson that Berlin-based Real Estate company, Deutsche Wohnen

Withdrawal of Consent Should be Easy

Withdrawal of consent requests could have dire consequencesfor your company if they are not immediately and seamlessly processed. Withdrawal of consent should be just as easy as giving consent.  So says the President of the Polish Data Protection Authority. This assessment came as a result of the review of practices by company ClickQuickNow. According to

Hash function as a personal data pseudonymisation technique

Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) has launched new guidance on hash function as a personal data pseudonymisation technique. GDPR refers pseudonymization of personal data as one of the appropriate technical and organisational measures that may be taken by data controllers in order to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk. However, it does

Automated Decision Making and the GDPR

In today’s blog we delve into automated decision making and the GDPR. Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming ingrained in all facets of our societies and lives. While it certainly heralds an age of cool futuristic technology and applications—facial recognition and self-driving cars for example!—what about when AI is utilized as an automated decision making tool?

Failure to adhere to GDPR’s Right to Object results in EUR 200,000 Fine

Hellenic Telecommunications Company fined EUR 200,000 for failure to remove email addresses from direct marketing database in keeping with GDPR’s right to object. Have you ever clicked unsubscribe from a marketing emailing list but still continued to receive emails? From experience, I’m willing to go out on a limb and say that the likelihood of

“Insights on GDPR in a Data-Driven Economy” forum

Aphaia attended the ‘Insights on GDPR in a Data-Driven Economy” forum jointly organized by Denae and University Queen Mary of London. The “Insights on GDPR in a Data-Driven Economy” forum took place last Tuesday 29th in Madrid. It was a half-day event where some of the most relevant professionals in the industry talked about the