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.

Consultancy with TechGDPR For businesses seeking consultancy with TechGDPR, the biweekly digests serve as a valuable resource for staying informed and proactive in addressing data protection and compliance challenges. TechGDPR’s expertise in data protection and privacy regulations makes them an ideal partner for businesses looking to navigate the complexities of compliance and data governance.

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.

The “Data Protection Digest” category on TechGDPR’s blog is an invaluable resource for businesses and professionals seeking to stay informed, compliant, and proactive in addressing data protection and privacy challenges.

Data protection & privacy digest 19 Mar – 2 Apr 2023: court-dismissed fine, cybersecurity tools, ChatGPT clampdown

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes and redress Court-dismissed fine: A multimillion-euro fine imposed by the Spanish privacy regulator has been overturned by a court decision, according to a publication by Clifford Chance law firm. The AEPD fined Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria 5 million euros in 2020, the […]

Data protection & privacy digest 4 – 17 March 2023: position of DPOs, user behavior analysis, creditworthiness and profiling

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports.   Legal processes and redress DPOs enforcement action: The EDPB launches coordinated enforcement action on the designation and position of data protection officers. DPOs across the EU will be sent questionnaires, with the possibility of further formal investigations and follow-ups. According to the Portuguese data […]

Data protection & privacy digest 18 Feb – 3 Mar 2023: practical application of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework remains a concern

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes: EU-US data privacy framework, China’s outbound data rules, international transfer risk assessment, Australian small business to adopt data protection The EDPB sees improvements under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, but many more concerns remain. The improvements include the introduction of requirements embodying […]

Data protection & privacy digest 4 – 17 Feb 2023: synthetic data for fintech, MS Excel guide, Palantir technology ban

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes and redress: synthetic data for fintech, draft Data Act, DPO dismissals The UK Financial Conduct Authority, (FCA), issued a statement on synthetic data for beneficial innovation in UK financial markets. It strongly indicated fraud and anti-money laundering as a key use case […]

Data protection & privacy digest 19 Jan – 3 Feb 2023: threshold for cookies, spy pixels, consent evidence, data storage and deletion

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes: threshold for cookies, advertising claims’ mediation, China’s outbound transfers The EDPB approved a minimum threshold for the use of cookies and subsequent processing of the data collected. No cookies that require consent can be set without positive action expressed by the user, […]

Data protection & privacy digest 3 – 17 Jan 2023: personalised ads dilemma: contract as a legal basis, in-apps tracking via technical identifiers

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Ad Tech: Meta personalised ads, technical identifier system in App Store, IAB Europe’s consent mechanism Meta has a few months to reassess the valid legal basis for how Facebook and Instagram use personal data to target advertising in the EU after the media giant […]

Data protection & privacy digest 16 Dec – 2 Jan 2023: US signals intelligence redress mechanism, “dormant” privacy risk assessment, data brokerage

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes and redress: US signals intelligence redress mechanism, Google search results removal, California consumer privacy rights, Australia Privacy Act review The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence, (ODNI), published a directive for implementing the signals intelligence redress mechanism created under the […]

Data protection & privacy digest 1 – 15 Dec 2022: draft US adequacy decision, Microsoft ‘data boundary’ for the EU, Age-appropriate design code

In this issue, you will find updates on the draft US adequacy decision, Standard Data Protection Model, HIPAA rules, multimedia boxes security, code of practice for app market, Microsoft ‘data boundary’ for the EU, Apple’s E2EE, and more. Legal processes: draft US adequacy decision, EDPB’s binding decisions, draft AI Act The EU issued a draft […]

Data protection & privacy digest 9 – 30 Nov 2022: Microsoft 365 non-compliance, Meta “data scraping” fine, Amazon Prime class action

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes: Microsoft Office 365 cloud services, privacy complaints, lead supervisory authority, NIS2 Directive, Australia data breach penalties The German Data Protection Conference negatively assessed the data processing agreements for Microsoft 365 cloud services, regarding the requirements of Art. 28 of the GDPR. The […]

Data protection & privacy digest 25 Oct – 8 Nov 2022: EU-US privacy framework ambiguity, data breach reporting, right to be forgotten

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes: EU-US privacy framework, DMA, CCPA/CPRA, right to be forgotten The Baden-Württemberg data protection commissioner warns that Joe Biden’s executive order with regard to the EU-US privacy framework is an important step, but it creates legal ambiguity. It addresses the requirements of the […]

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