Many data privacy regulations require a DPIA for organisations aiming at selling personal data or using them for targeted advertising. This article examined the cases where a DPIA is mandatory by law. Read More in this article by The National Law Review
The Irish data protection authority faced strong criticism fin the past for failing to apply GDPR sanctions to Big Tech. Let’s consider that the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) supervises most big U.S. and Chinese tech firms. The lack of action by the authority becomes a significant issue. However, with this new decision, the Irish...
The CNIL has imposed a fine of 600,000 euros on ACCOR for having carried out commercial prospecting without the concerned data subjects’ consent and for not respecting the rights of customers and prospects. Read More
SMEs are obligated to meet the various security requirements under Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) which was enforced in June 2022 by the Personal Data Protection Committee. Though in effect, the committee recently made an announcement declaring that SMEs, social and community enterprises, cooperatives, and foundations would be exempt from certain requirements imposed on data controllers...
The PrivacyRules Israeli members at Pearl Cohen announce the first gathering of the Israeli DPO Forum! The forum is intended to be a professional framework for learning and professional development through activities and lectures for DPOs in Israel. A place for common questions, discussions, and exchange of opinions. The forum is an initiative of Haim...
The State Commissioner for Data Protection (LfD) Lower Saxony has imposed a fine of 1.1 million euros on Volkswagen in accordance with Article 83 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The reason is data protection violations in connection with the use of a service provider for research trips for a driver assistance system to...
Following a public consultation the CNIL, the French DPA, has published a position on the conditions for deploying “augmented” video devices in places open to the public. In particular, CNIL’s position presents the legal framework currently applicable and highlights the risks to the rights and freedoms of individuals if more modern rules will not address...
A German citizen has sued the European Commission for violations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when transferring data to the US, and also for lack of transparent disclosure of its data processing practices. Europäische Gesellschaft für Datenschutz is the organisation that is supporting the claimant, who complains specifically against the website of...
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