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New Data Act proposed by European Commission

New Data Act proposed by the European Commission for a fair and innovative data economy.    The European Commission recently proposed a new Data Act with the aim of making data more accessible. According to a press release from the Commission, this will make more data available for reuse and this is expected to create
March 1, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Meta considers EU shut down

Meta considers EU shut down in the absence of a framework for the storage of EU data on US servers.   Representatives from Meta have spoken up about the possibility of the company having to shut down Instagram and Facebook services in the EU, unless a framework is implemented which allows them to store EU
February 24, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Violation of data minimisation leads to administrative fine

The Finnish DPA has fined the Finnish Motor Insurers’ Centre, after this controller was found to be in violation of data minimisation.  The Finnish DPA has fined the Finnish Motor Insurers’ Centre over their inability to adhere to the principle of data minimisation. The company was fined late last year, for collecting an unnecessary amount
February 22, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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AI powered age verification systems being tested at UK supermarkets for alcohol purchases.

AI powered age verification systems are now being tested at a few UK supermarkets to verify the ages of people attempting to buy alcohol at self-checkout.  UK supermarkets have begun testing an automated age verification system at self-checkouts when buying alcohol. According to this BBC report, this system will utilize cameras that can estimate a
February 17, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Stop using Google Analytics: CNIL gives formal notice to website managers.

CNIL has given formal notice to website managers to come into compliance and to stop using Google Analytics due to illegal EU – US Data transfers.    CNIL has joined several other EU watchdogs in ordering website managers to stop using Google Analytics. As a result of several complaints being filed by NOYB, against a
February 15, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Data subject right of access: Guidelines by the EDPB

The EDPB recently released guidelines on data subject right of access in the context of the GDPR.   The right of access aims to provide individuals with sufficient, transparent and easily accessible information about the processing of their personal data. This is expected to add greater ease to the process of data subjects exercising their
February 10, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Declaration on digital rights and principles proposed by the European Commission

The Commission has proposed a declaration of rights and principles to the European Parliament and Council that is intended to guide digital transformation in the EU.   The European Commission has prepared a draft declaration on digital rights and principles with the aim of providing a clear reference point on the kind of digital transformation
February 3, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Explore alternatives to Google Analytics: advice from the Norwegian DPA

With multiple European authorities ruling against the use of this service, the Norwegian DPA suggests that companies explore alternatives to Google Analytics.    In a recent blog, we covered why the use of Google Analytics (and Stripe) by the European Parliament was considered a violation of the Court of Justice’s (CJEU) “Schrems II” ruling on
February 1, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Fine imposed by Italian DPA for aggressive telemarketing

Fine imposed by Italian DPA on Enel Energia, amounting to €26.5 million for aggressive telemarketing.   The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of €26.5 million on Enel Energia for aggressive telemarketing according to this recent report. After hundreds of reports and complaints about unwanted promotional calls to customers from Enel Energia, Garante, the Italian
January 27, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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How subcontractors can reuse data: CNIL outlines specific conditions

How subcontractors can reuse data: this is possible only under specific conditions, which CNIL has outlined with specific context.   Under the GDPR, there are several conditions which need to be met in order for subcontractors to reuse data provided to them by the data controller. French regulator; CNIL has outlined the context under which
January 25, 2022 Comments (0) Share