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Digital Services Act will affect 19 platforms announced by the European Commission

The European Commission has announced the first 19 platforms to fall under Digital Services Act’s stricter regime.   The European Commission has named the first digital platforms that will be subject to new regulations aimed at very large online platforms and search engines with more than 45 million users in the EU. These platforms include
April 27, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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Spam emails result in a £130,000 fine from the ICO

The ICO has fined an online recruitment firm £130,000 after several spam emails were sent out to individuals over a one year period.    A UK-based online recruitment firm, Join the Triboo Limited, has been fined £130,000 by the ICO for sending 107 million spam emails between October 2019 and October 2020 to individuals seeking
April 25, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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Coordinated investigation into the role of Data Protection Officers launched by EDPB

The EDPB has launched a coordinated investigation into the role of Data Protection Officers across the EU.    The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has launched a coordinated investigation into the role of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) across the European Union. The purpose of the investigation is to assess the actual implementation and enforcement of
April 18, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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ICO issues reprimand to the NHS after a data breach

ICO issues reprimand to the NHS after a data breach exposing sensitive health data of several individuals.    The ICO is calling for the highest standards in HIV services in the wake of a reprimand against NHS Highland. The health board was issued with an enforcement notice, which stated that it had failed to comply
April 13, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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Data breach notification guidelines from the EDPB

The EDPB has recently published a document containing detailed data breach notification guidelines for EU organisations.    The EDPB has recently published a document that provides guidelines on how to handle personal data breaches as required by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The guidelines are intended to assist controllers, processors and supervisory authorities
April 11, 2023 Comments (0) Share
ICO guidance for companies
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ICO guidance for companies that develop or use generative AI systems

The ICO has issued guidance for companies that develop or use generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems to ensure that they are complying with data protection laws.   The UK’s data protection regulator, the ICO has issued guidance for companies that develop or use generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Generative AI is a type of machine
April 6, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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UK GDPR reform: Update on Data Protection and Digital Information Bill

The UK Government has provided an update on the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill.   The UK Government has provided an update on the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill. The Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill is a proposed law that aims to strengthen data protection rules
March 30, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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Smart city initiatives require special consideration of privacy risks

Leaders are urged to consider possible privacy risks and how they may be curtailed in the implementation of smart city initiatives.   Leaders worldwide are being urged to give keen consideration to the possible privacy risks associated with smart city initiatives. The European Commission has defined smart cities as “a place where traditional networks and
March 28, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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European Digital Identity Bill moves into trilogue negotiations

The recently approved European Digital Identity Bill is moving into the final stage of negotiations.   The European Parliament recently approved legislation creating an EU wide framework for digital identity, moving the process into the next and final stage of negotiations. The bill would require platforms with more than 45 million European users to accept
March 23, 2023 Comments (0) Share
Inadvertent Data Destruction
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Inadvertent Data Destruction after a cyberattack can violate EU privacy rules

The Irish Data Protection Commissioner has ruled that companies could violate European privacy laws through Inadvertent Data Destruction   The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC)  has ruled that companies could violate European privacy laws if they mishandle personal data after a cyberattack. The ruling came in response to a complaint filed by the Irish DPC
March 16, 2023 Comments (0) Share