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Tag: GDPR

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GDPR administrative fines explained

Aphaia Blog editor Vasiliki Antoniadou explores GDPR administrative fines that businesses can expect based on WP29 guidelines. GDPR gives to the supervisory authorities the power to impose administrative fines following two different maximum amounts according to the severity of the data breach. Under GDPR administrative fines rules, for instance, an infringement of the basic principles of

Blue Octopus recruitment gives candidates control over data

In our client interview, Kelly Laurenson, Blue Octopus’s Operations Director, explains the company’s modern approach to hiring and making the candidates’ data work for them – and not somebody else. What makes Blue Octopus special in the recruitment industry? Blue Octopus is an award-winning online recruitment company with a modern approach to hiring – one that

Do I need a Data Protection Officer ?

The answer to the question do I need a Data Protection Officer under GDPR is not always straightforward. Here are some tips you can use in order to reach a valid decision on appointing a DPO. Formal Data Protection Officer or informal Data Protection Adviser? The question ‘ do I need a Data Protection Officer

GDPR direct application explained by European Commission

Four months before the General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) comes into force, the EU Commission released a communication to the EU Parliament and Council on GDPR direct application , highlighting the innovations and opportunities of the new legal system, the measures already taken by the involved parties and the further steps to be

Aphaia media partner for Monetising Big Data in Telecoms World Summit 2018

Aphaia is media partner for Symphony Global Monetising Big Data in Telecoms World Summit 2018 that will take place in Singapore on 23-24 April, with a focus on machine learning data integration. Aphaia’s message: don’t forget GDPR ! This year’s Monetising Big Data in Telecoms World Summit will encompass the following topics: Generating New Revenue

How to implement GDPR transparency requirement ?

Article 29 Data Protection Working Party provides useful guidance for the implementation and interpretation of the GDPR transparency requirement via its recently published guidelines. Transparency is one of the fundamental obligations to fulfil as part of GDPR compliance, since it is linked to the principles of fairness and accountability. GDPR transparency requirement contributes significantly to

WP29 Guidelines on adequacy of data protection by third countries

According to the GDPR provisions, the transfer of personal data to countries outside the EU or international organisations is permitted only under the requirement that their legal framework satisfies an adequate level of data protection. Our Blog Editor Vasiliki Antoniadou explains WP29 Guidelines on adequacy of data protection by third countries under GDPR. The existence

GDPR consent explained by WP29

GDPR consent requirements, one of the most difficult GDPR areas for businesses to comply with, have been further explained by Article 29 Working Party. This is our choice of highlights from the new GDPR Consent Guidelines. Imbalance of power does not in all cases preclude valid GDPR consent Although cases of consent by employee to

Our client Salve on their fertility app – and health data privacy

The team of brilliant founders Charlie, Elin and Alex explain how Salve app is changing fertility treatments and why is patient health data privacy an important aspect of it. 1. How did the idea for the Salve app emerge? A close friend works in fertility and told me how broken communication was between the clinic

GDPR Data Protection by Design and by Default – in practice

GDPR data protection by design and by default is not an additional layer of data security but rather a test of the company’s commitment to protect personal data not just from third parties but also from its own commercial interests, management and employees. GDPR privacy by design and by default provision builds on the idea