Category: Data Protection Digest

The “Data Protection Digest” category offers a comprehensive insight into the ever-evolving landscape of data protection, compliance-related news, and pertinent issues affecting businesses and professionals. This bi-weekly series delivers critical updates on data protection, privacy regulations, and compliance matters, providing valuable resources for businesses seeking to stay informed and compliant in today’s data-centric environment.

Stay Informed with Data Protection Digest In each release of the “Data Protection Digest,” businesses and professionals gain access to timely and relevant updates on data protection regulations, privacy policies, and compliance-related news. The series offers in-depth analysis and insights into recent developments, ensuring that businesses are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of data protection and compliance.

Current Compliance-Related News The “Data Protection Digest” keeps businesses abreast of current compliance-related news, shedding light on crucial topics such as changes in terms of service and privacy policies, the impact of social media giants on child safety, and other pertinent issues. By staying informed through this series, businesses can proactively address compliance challenges and make informed decisions to safeguard their operations and data.

Expert Insights and Analysis Each edition of the “Data Protection Digest” is crafted to provide expert insights and analysis, enabling businesses to understand the implications of regulatory changes and industry developments. The series offers a deeper understanding of the legal, ethical, and operational aspects of data protection, empowering businesses to align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

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Relevance for Businesses In today’s data-driven landscape, businesses face increasing pressure to comply with data protection regulations and privacy standards. It also equips businesses with the knowledge and insights necessary to adapt to regulatory changes, mitigate risks, and uphold data protection best practices.

By engaging with the content in this category, businesses and professionals can enhance their understanding of data protection, compliance, and privacy, positioning themselves for success in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

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Data protection digest 1 – 15 Nov 2023: AI application must ensure digital self-determination of data subjects

This issue highlights a couple of analyses that perhaps help to understand the essence of AI and other new technology, to which the GDPR applies, and the urgent need for digital self-determination for its users. Self-determination and AI Digital self-determination of a user: The Swiss Federal Data Protection Commissioner FDPIC stresses that the current data […]

Data protection digest 18 – 31 Oct 2023: “Pay or Okay” – Will Meta new subscription model survive the GDPR test?

In this issue, we look at Meta’s new ads-free subscription model as the corporation runs out of available legal grounds for tracking and profiling people in the EU for targeted advertising, while being banned from using contract law and legitimate interest as justification. Meta subscription model vs GDPR Meta platform’s latest announcement of ads-free paid […]

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 […]

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