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CNIL opinion on health passes

CNIL opinion on health passes for COVID-19 vaccination and screening, touching on several aspects of its implementation and use.    Since the world’s introduction into this COVID-19 health crisis, well over a year ago, there have been various measures implemented to facilitate people working, socializing, and living what can be considered a “normal” life. In
August 17, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Vienna based company fined for unlawful data collection and processing under GDPR

A Vienna based company incurred a GDPR fine of €2 million for the unlawful collection and processing of user data.    A GDPR fine of €2 million was recently imposed on the Vienna based loyalty program operator, Unser Ö-Bonus Club GmbH, for unlawfully processing user data. The company was accused of collecting user data without
August 10, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Fine imposed by CNIL for failing to comply with retention periods and transparency duties under GDPR

A recent fine imposed by CNIL of France for €1.75 million relates to two GDPR violations by SGAM AG2R LA MONDIALE.    A recent fine imposed by CNIL on the Mutual Insurance Group company- SGAM AG2R LA MONDIALE for GDPR violations, will cost the company €1.75 million. The company was found to have customer personal
August 3, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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TikTok fined by Dutch DPA

TikTok fined by Dutch DPA for failure to provide translated information to users The video sharing social networking app TikTok was recently fined by the Dutch DPA, according to this report from the EDPB. Upon investigation into apps typically used by minors, it was discovered that the information provided when installing the app (including the
July 29, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Case between Schrems and Facebook intensifies as further questions are raised

Case between Schrems and Facebook intensifies as questions are forwarded from Austrian Supreme Court to CJEU.   Austrian lawyer and activist, Maximilian Schrems is once again making headlines, as Austrian Supreme Court accepted his request to refer key questions regarding his Facebook case to the CJEU. The focal point of this privacy case is Schrems
July 27, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Facebook and WhatsApp data sharing requires further investigation, says EDPB

Further investigations are  required by the Irish Supervisory Authority before making a final decision regarding Facebook processing WhatsApp user data.    The EDPB had adopted an urgent binding decision pursuant to Article 66 of the GDPR, requiring the Irish Supervisory Authority to carry out an investigation, rather than taking final measures, following a recent change
July 22, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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LinkedIn users’ data for sale on hacking forum – 700 million affected

The details of 700 million LinkedIn users were recently posted for sale on a notorious hacking forum.    The details of 700 million LinkedIn users were recently posted for sale on a popular hacking forum. Last month, a user put information for sale on RaidForums, where it was spotted by Privacy Sharks, a news site.
July 20, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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EU approves emergency measures for children’s protection

Temporary emergency measures for children’s protection have just been adopted by European Parliament.   Temporary emergency measures for children’s protection were adopted by European Parliament on July 6th. This regulation will allow electronic communication service providers to scan private online messages containing any display of child sex abuse. The European Commission reported that almost 4
July 15, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Colorado Privacy Act written into law

Colorado Privacy Act has been written into law, making Colorado the third US state with comprehensive privacy laws.    The Colorado Privacy Act has recently been signed into law, giving comprehensive privacy laws to the residents of Colorado for the first time. Colorado is now the third US State to enact such laws, with theirs
July 13, 2021 Comments (0) Share
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Fine imposed for unsecured website

Fine imposed for unsecured website for registration of new orthodontic patients.    Patient personal data was found to be at risk, including citizen service numbers, when an orthodontic practice allowed new patients to sign up via an unsecured website. According to this report, several fields of mandatory personal information were captured on an unsecured connection.
July 6, 2021 Comments (0) Share