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.

Weekly digest Jan 31 – Feb 6, 2022: UK international data transfer agreement imminent

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes: UK IDTA, EU Clinical Trials Regulation, digital Surveillance & International law The implementation of the UK (post-Brexit) international data transfer agreement, (IDTA), stepped into its final stage after being laid before Parliament. If no objections are raised, the IDTA, the Addendum to […]

Weekly digest January 24 – 31, 2022: GDPR jurisdictional reach, US surveillance laws, DP Engineering

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes and redress: GDPR jurisdictional reach, CNIL’s regulatory win over Google, CJEU case laws summary A recent UK Court of Appeal decision emphasizes the broad geographic scope of both the EU GDPR and the UK GDPR, but also ongoing uncertainty regarding the jurisdictional […]

Weekly digest January 17 – 23, 2022: EU Digital strategy, smart transport and cities, AI taxonomy, Bluetooth security

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes: EU Digital Strategy, IoT, biometrics policing program, US surveillance ads The EU Parliament moved on the implementation of the Digital Services Act, (part of the EU Digital Strategy), that regulates platforms for a safer online space for users. MEPs gave the green […]

Weekly digest January 10 – 16, 2022: Does the use of Google Analytics by EU entities violate the GDPR?

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes: Google Analytics case in Austria, EU Parliament breach, French health database, the Irish DPC The Austrian data protection authority, the DSB, ruled that the use of Google Analytics violates the GDPR. Presented as evidence was a case where an IP address “anonymization” […]

Weekly digest January 3 – 9, 2022: CNIL fines Google and Facebook for making rejecting cookies difficult

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Enforcement actions: Google, Facebook, FreeMobile, Myheritage, credit assessment by mistake, access rights misconduct France’s data protection regulator CNIL has fined Alphabet’s Google a record 150 mln euros for making it difficult for users to refuse online trackers known as cookies. Meta’s Facebook was also […]

Weekly digest Dec 27 – Jan 2, 2022: Intelligent transport, Oracle and Salesforce court victory, the death of Blackberry, fan tokens

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes and redress: EU Intelligent transport, Oracle and Salesforce court victory, discriminating AI in DC, privacy in Ukraine The European Commission revised its Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Directive to advance smart mobility. The aim is to stimulate the faster deployment of new, intelligent […]

Weekly digest December 20 – 26, 2021: Facebook data transfer hustle, guide on Germany’s TTDSG, contactless payments, tech buzzwords

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes and redress: Facebook data transfer hustle, Amazon fine halted, adequacy for South Korea Despite the CJEU twice declaring that the US does not offer sufficient protection for Europeans’ data from American national security agencies, Facebook, (Meta)’s lawyers continue to disagree, according to […]

Weekly digest December 13 – 19, 2021: Grindr’s privacy fine, guide for SMEs and developers, 5G smart factories

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Grindr’s privacy fine in focus Norway’s data protection authority has handed Grindr, the world’s largest social networking app for LGBTQ people, an over 6 mln euro privacy fine for disclosure of user data to third parties behavioural ads without a legal basis. The offenses […]

Weekly digest December 6 – 12, 2021: whistleblowers, gig-workers, cookiebots, software flows, DPIA for AI

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes and redress The EU Whistleblowing Directive is due to be implemented into national law by 17 December. It requires all EU Member States to implement legislation obliging all companies with 50 or more workers to put in place appropriate reporting channels to […]

Weekly digest Nov 29 – Dec 5, 2021: data volunteerism, cookie deluge, remote clinical trials, starling murmuration & privacy

TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes and redress The EU Commission approved the political agreement reached between the EU Parliament and EU Member States on a European Data Governance Act. Three-way negotiations have now concluded, paving the way for final approval of the legal text. The Data Governance […]

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