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  Zandilli Lucien

GPS tracking must be appropriate and necessary

Slovenia SA rules that while the security of property can be a legitimate interest for GPS tracking, it must be appropriate and necessary.    The Slovenian Supervisory Authority (SA) determined that a data controller which engaged in GPS tracking of eight company vehicles, did not have a legal basis to do so, according to this
November 17, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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  Zandilli Lucien

UK Department for Education reprimanded by the ICO

The ICO has issued a reprimand to the UK Department for Education, relating to the misuse of personal information of children.   Following an investigation into the use of a database of pupils’ learning records by Trust Systems Software UK Limited, the ICO believes this to be a case of poor diligence on the part
November 15, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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  Zandilli Lucien

Brecha Advisory tool launched by AEPD

The AEPD has launched the Brecha Advisory tool to facilitate compliance with data protection laws by data controllers and processors.   The AEPD has launched the Brecha Advisory tool, which is intended to guide the application of the Spanish data protection legislation to facilitate compliance by data controllers and processors. This tool provides advice on
November 10, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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  Zandilli Lucien

Electronic mail marketing: Guidance from the ICO on achieving compliance with PECR

The ICO released guidance on electronic mail marketing, to help organisations achieve compliance with the PECR.   Earlier this month, Aphaia reported on guidance published by the ICO for organisations regarding live phone calls made for marketing purposes, to help organisations to remain in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), also known
October 27, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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  Zandilli Lucien

Unaddressed formal notice results in maximum fine imposed by CNIL

AI company Clearview received the maximum fine imposed by CNIL, totalling 20 million euros, after a formal notice was left unaddressed.   A formal notice from the CNIL giving Clearview AI two months to comply with various injunctions in November 2021 was left unattended, the Authority has decided to impose a maximum fine of €20
October 25, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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  Zandilli Lucien

EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework; Executive Order signed

For Europeans whose personal data is transferred to the U.S., new binding safeguards are in order with the signing of a new Executive Order on ‘Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities’ on October 7th, 2022. These binding safeguards address all the points raised by the Court of Justice of the EU, protecting EU
October 20, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Aphaia attends FOAN 2022

Aphaia attended FOAN 2022, which was held in Valencia (Spain) on the 11th and 12th of October.   The 10th International Workshop on Fiber Optics in Access Networks (FOAN) took place in Valencia on 11-12th October, in an all-day event which was organised jointly with the International Congress on Ultra Modern Telecommunications and Control Systems
October 18, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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  Zandilli Lucien

Live marketing phone calls: Guidance from the ICO on remaining in compliance with PECR

The ICO released guidance on making live marketing phone calls, to help organisations remain in compliance with the PECR.   The ICO has released guidance for organisations on live phone calls made for marketing purposes, to help organisations to remain in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), also known as ePrivacy Regulations.
October 13, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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  Zandilli Lucien

Illegal profiling and predatory marketing calls lead to a fine of £1.48 million for Easylife

Easylife was fined £1,480,000 for illegal profiling and predatory marketing calls which resulted in several complaints to the ICO.    The ICO has fined Easylife Ltd £1,350,000 for using the personal information of 145,400 customers to target them with health-related products after predicting their medical conditions based on previous purchases without their consent. The company
October 11, 2022 Comments (0) Share
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Data Access Agreement comes into force between the UK and the U.S

The UK and the U.S. have recently signed a Data Access Agreement to aid the respective countries in combating crime.    An agreement came into force on October 3rd, 2022 between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the United States. The Agreement focuses on the access to electronic data for the
October 6, 2022 Comments (0) Share