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Tag: Data Protection

Tag: Data Protection

CNIL imposed a fine of €240,000 on KASPR for multiple GDPR violations

CNIL of France has imposed a fine of €240,000 on KASPR for multiple GDPR violations linked to the unlawful collection and retention of personal data.  KASPR, a company offering a Chrome extension to extract professional contact details from LinkedIn and other online sources, has faced regulatory action for its practices. Through its database of approximately

Coolblue was fined €40,000 for violating GDPR by unlawfully processing personal data via cookies

Coolblue was fined €40,000 by the Dutch DPA for unlawfully processing personal data via cookies, by failing to obtain explicit consent.   The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) recently imposed a €40,000 fine on Coolblue for unlawfully processing personal data via cookies in 2020. The violation stemmed from Coolblue’s failure to obtain explicit consent from

Draft Measures for the Certification of the Protection of Personal Information Exported Abroad published by China’s CAC

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released the draft Measures for Cross-Border Data Transfer which clarify Personal Information Protection Certification.   On January 3, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released a draft document titled “Measures for the Certification of the Protection of Personal Information Exported Abroad” (hereinafter, draft measures). These measures, comprising 20

GDPR’s role in responsible AI development: CEPD publishes opinion on AI models

The CEPD’s recent opinion on AI models highlights the GDPR’s role in responsible AI development. The European Data Protection Board (CEPD) issued an opinion on December 18, 2024, emphasizing the importance of GDPR principles in the ethical development and deployment of AI models. This comprehensive opinion, requested by the Irish Data Protection Authority (DPA), focuses

A year of Data Protection Law: 2024 review

Throughout this year, the EU and the UK have experienced several notable developments in data protection. In this article, we will highlight some of the key milestones of 2024.   The year began with an ever relevant reminder, advising UK organisations on the transfer of personal data to the US under the UK GDPR, stressing

New EU Product Liability Directive

Council of the EU has adopted a new EU Product Liability Directive, offering greater legal clarity to both businesses and consumers.  The European Union has unveiled a significant update to its product liability laws through the new Product Liability Directive. This directive officially came into force on December 8, 2024., replacing the 1985 law, bringing

A Polish catering company was fined €54,600 for a data breach after an employee lost a flash drive with sensitive data.

A Polish catering company was fined €54,600 for failing to protect personal data after an employee lost a flash drive containing sensitive information, revealing vulnerabilities in the company’s data security. The Polish Data Protection Authority (UODO) recently fined Res-Gastro M. Gaweł Sp. k., a catering company in Kolbuszowa, Poland, €54,600 for failing to implement adequate

Using AI in recruitment: Recommendations for business owners

The ICO has published recommendations for business owners on using AI in recruitment processes lawfully and ethically.   Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming recruitment by saving time and improving efficiency for businesses of various sizes and across industries. Businesses are using AI tools to source potential candidates, summarize CVs, as well as score applicants. However,

ePrivacy Directive Article 5(3): Device Tracking and User Consent

Understanding Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive and its Implications on Device Tracking and User Consent   The ePrivacy Directive, specifically Article 5(3), restricts the storage and access of information on users’ devices without their consent, except under specific conditions. This legislation plays a crucial role in protecting users from unauthorized storage and access to

Legitimate interest as a legal basis: Guidance from the EDPB

Controllers must ensure necessary, proportionate, processing which respects the rights of data subjects, ensuring GDPR compliance.   When processing personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), controllers must ensure that their actions are lawful. Specifically, if relying on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, the processing must be based on a legitimate interest. This