Author: Olya Vasylyk

Creator and editor of TechGDPR’s weekly Digest. Postgraduate masters Diploma in Data Protection, Digital law and Management. Over a decade Olga previously was a broadcast journalist in Ukraine and France specializing in international affairs.

Data protection digest 2 – 17 October 2023: DPOs duties and methodology should be clarified – latest study

This issue highlights DPOs duties in the context of ongoing compliance with the GDPR, and the continuing saga of the US adequacy decision. Also of note are monitoring and privacy issues in the workplace. Official guidance DPOs duties: The Swedish data protection agency published the results of a coordinated investigation, initiated by the EDPB, on […]

Data protection digest 15 Sep – 1 Oct 2023: cross-border cases get the highest level of attention from regulators

In this issue, cross-border cases get the full attention of the EDPB via its rulemaking on future enforcement procedures to complement the GDPR, resolving a complex case on TikTok children’s privacy, and being asked to permanently ban behavioural ads by Meta in the EU. Legal processes and redress: cross-border enforcement, Grindr fine, EU Data Governance […]

Data protection digest 1 – 14 September 2023:  gatekeeper obligations, synthetic datasets, automotive cybersecurity

In this issue, you will find EU gatekeeper obligations, guides on ‘sharenting’, online exams, synthetic data, and the right to object, the Meta ban in Norway, the automotive industry, ads-free Facebook and Instagram, and the Privacy Sandbox availability. Legal processes and redress: gatekeeper obligations, US adequacy decision, Google litigation, UK data protection reform, Quebec privacy […]

Data protection digest 15 – 31 August 2023: financial data processing, misconducted learning platforms, and algorithmic disgorgement

This issue highlights details on financial data processing, the EU Digital Services Act took effect for large online operators, and the US FTC successfully launched “algorithmic disgorgement” via its enforcement. Legal processes Financial data: The EDPS discussed recommendations to encourage data sharing to extend the range of available financial services and products, while also giving […]

Data protection digest 31 July – 14 August 2023: privacy laws development, AI evaluations at school, and security of connected devices

In this issue you will find, that China is tightening controls on Generative AI, India is finalising its comprehensive privacy laws, while California is reviewing data privacy practices by connected vehicle manufacturers and related technologies. Legal processes and redress China privacy laws updates: The Chinese Cyberspace Administration has issued administrative measures for personal data compliance […]

Data protection digest 17 – 30 July 2023: guide on website analytics, health care data sharing, and COPPA 2.0

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Official guidance Website analytics: There are many website analytics and tracking tools on the market notes the Norwegian data protection regulator, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s legal to use them on your website. Be prepared to follow the GDPR, even if you do […]

Data protection digest 3 – 16 July 2023: can the new EU-US data privacy framework respect the GDPR to the letter?

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. EU-US Data Privacy Framework Effective Immediately: On 10 July, the European Commission’s decision on the adequacy of the level of data protection in the US within the new data privacy framework entered into force. If an American-based business is on the approved list, you […]

Data protection digest 17 June – 2 July 2023: rules on GDPR fines, controllers’ BCRs and ‘right to know’

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes New rules on GDPR fines: New rules, issued by the EDPB, are now in effect for calculating fines for companies that violate the GDPR. All privacy supervisors in the EU will calculate the size of fines in the same way. The size […]

Data protection digest 2 – 16 June 2023: rules on electronic evidence, explainable AI, and wildcat telemarketing

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes and redress Electronic evidence: The European Parliament voted to adopt new rules on the exchange of electronic evidence by law enforcement authorities to make cross-border investigations more effective. It will allow national authorities to request evidence directly from service providers in other […]

Data protection digest 17 May – 1 June 2023: amassing data for machine learning is ‘no excuse for breaking the law’

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes ‘Machine learning is no excuse to break the law’: The US Federal Trade Commission alleged that Amazon, (Alexa voice assistant), kept kids’ data indefinitely to further refine its voice recognition algorithm. If approved by the federal court, on top of a multimillion […]

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