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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
January 30, 2025 Comments (0) Share
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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
January 23, 2025 Comments (0) Share
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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
January 9, 2025 Comments (0) Share
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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
December 19, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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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
December 13, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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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
December 5, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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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,
November 21, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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Cyber Resilience Act: EU Council and Parliament Approve New Cybersecurity Standards for Digital Products

EU Council and EU Parliament enhance cybersecurity for digital products with the Cyber Resilience Act, ensuring connected devices are secure before entering the market.   The European Union has taken a major step forward in enhancing cybersecurity for digital products with the adoption of the Cyber Resilience Act by the EU Council and EU Parliament.
November 14, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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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
October 31, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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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
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