Stewart Haynes, a former Information Commissioner, has joined the TechGDPR team as a senior consultant. Stewart excels in complex regulatory reporting and remediation scenarios, helping clients approach these critical areas with clarity and precision. His guidance is invaluable for companies building or refining their privacy programs, preparing for potential regulatory interventions, or managing high-risk incidents. […]
Author: Silvan Jongerius
Silvan Jongerius FIP, CIPT, CIPP/e, is the Managing Partner and Founder of TechGDPR. He leads the team of data protection consultants and engages in key client projects as lead consultant.
Silvan has been recognized as Fellow of Information Privacy by the renowed IAPP, and is certified as by the IAPP as Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe/GDPR), Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) and TÜV certified Data Protection Officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter).
All-in-one Data Officer services: DataOfficer.eu by TechGDPR
TechGDPR is introducing a new service: the Data Officer. DATA PROTECTION GOVERNANCE ETHICS COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT OFFICER.eu by In today’s digital world, safeguarding sensitive information is more important than ever. At TechGDPR, we understand the complexities of data management and oversight for technology companies and are now offering a comprehensive solution for all-in-one data oversight through […]
Data Privacy in Electric Vehicle Charging: ISO 15118 and GDPR
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more prevalent, the standards governing their communication and charging infrastructure grow increasingly crucial. One such standard is ISO 15118, which facilitates vehicle-to-grid (V2G) communication interfaces. While ISO 15118 brings significant advancements in terms of efficiency and user experience, it also raises important questions regarding privacy and data protection, especially in […]
Introducing TechGDPR’s AI Ethics & Compliance Services
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly evolving, the importance of ethical considerations and compliance with regulations cannot be overstated. As AI continues to transform industries, ensuring these technologies are used responsibly and in accordance with legal standards is paramount. Recognizing this need, TechGDPR is excited to announce the launch of our […]
TechGDPR’s commitment to AI Governance expertise and education
In a landscape where the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and privacy presents evolving challenges, the significance of robust governance can’t be overstated, especially concerning Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI technologies. In particular privacy is a significant challenge when using such AI technologies and integrate them into your business. We have supported computer […]
EU-US Data Privacy Framework Adopted
This afternoon, the European Commission has adopted an adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. This decision finds that the United States provides an equivalent level of data protection to that of the European Union, enabling the safe and unrestricted flow of personal data from the EU to U.S. companies under the new framework. EU […]
Using ChatGPT with personal data? Think again!
Recently we see more and more posts popping up on LinkedIn and elsewhere on how to optimize sales pipelines and other business processes using ChatGPT or some of its siblings. While the proposition is very tempting, there are huge problems for privacy and the protection of personal data, in particular as required under the GDPR. […]
International Transfers of Personal Data after the Schrems II ruling
On July 16, 2020, the top court of the European Union (CJEU) issued a groundbreaking ruling on the so-called “Schrems II” case concerning international transfers of personal data from the European Union. It was meant to deal mostly with transfers to the main EU commercial partner – the United States – but turned out to […]
How to appoint a data protection officer?
Who should be appointed as DPO? This can either be an internal position, or can be assigned based on a service contract. Any assignment of a DPO should be free of conflict of interest, and should report to the highest body in the organisation. While a DPO could also have another position in the company, […]
Response to the GDPR-relevant points in the German Blockchain Strategy of September 2019
On September 12, the German Federal Ministry of Economy and Energy, and the German Federal Ministry of Finance published the German Federal Blockchain Strategy (German, PDF). After analysing the statements relating to Data Protection and GDPR, here is some high level response to the key points. Blockchain Strategy Implementation Principles [p5] “IT-Sicherheit und Datenschutz garantieren: […]
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