As data protection compliance remains an area of importance across industries, the CIPP/E credential is one of the most recognized benchmarks for privacy professionals working with European data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In order to gain the qualification, the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), requires one to first […]
Author: Edda Pernice
Edda is a University of Reading law graduate and obtained her Master's degree in International Technology Law from the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, with previous paralegal and contract consultant experience, and CIPP/E certified. She joined the TechGDPR team as a data protection trainee and is currently a Associate Data Protection Consultant.
What to Expect When Taking the CIPP/E Certification Exam
If you’re exploring a career in data protection or want to deepen your understanding of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you’ve likely heard of the CIPP/E certification exam. Offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), this certification is a recognized benchmark for professionals in European data protection law. It is highly […]
AI Age Verification: Big Tech’s Risky Fix for GDPR Violations
One-third of GDPR fines being related to the misuse of children’s data. Big tech companies are yet to implement appropriate measures to safeguard them. In response, major platforms like Google and TikTok are planning to use AI age verification to deduce the age of their users. This is done by deducing their age based on […]
The Intersection of AI and Ethics: Why Your Organization Needs a Data Officer
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a key player in many industries and for different aspects of a business, from HR to product development, to the product itself. Its popularity and potential economic interest is only growing, with businesses and organizations intending to profit from its seemingly endless capabilities. For example, increased productivity and global greenhouse […]
Processing children’s data and implementing age assurance mechanisms
It is undeniable that children (individuals under 18) take up a large portion of the online population. With more content being created to specifically target children, a UK study from Ofcom has shown that many start as young as 3 to 4 years old to consume content on video sharing platforms such as Youtube, and […]
Understanding GDPR Compliance in Recruitment
In the process of recruitment and scouting for new potential hires for a vacancy in an organization, the collection and processing of personal data of those candidates is inevitably involved. Therefore, it is important to understand GDPR compliance. In most cases, the company that posts its vacancy and embarks on the recruitment process will be […]
Consent Management Platforms’ misleading cookie banner designs: how to recognize and avoid dark patterns
It does not take much convincing for someone to accept freshly baked cookies, when offered to them. However, on the internet, organizations and website owners have had to work harder to balance compliance and optimize cookie consent rates, which ultimately serves to benefit them and their revenue. This is especially true after the GDPR came […]
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