23andMe genetic data The 23andMe genetic company filed for bankruptcy in the US after struggling with weak demand for its ancestry testing kits and a 2023 data breach that damaged its reputation, Reuters reports. US officials had questioned what would happen to the genetic data collected by 23andMe, although the company’s privacy policies state that […]
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Data breach notification refers to the requirement to inform authorities and affected individuals of a data breach. Under the GDPR and the CCPA, timely notification is essential to mitigate harm and ensure transparency.
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Data breach notification refers to the requirement to inform authorities and affected individuals of a data breach. Under the GDPR and the CCPA, timely notification is essential to mitigate harm and ensure transparency.
Feel free to reach out to TechGDPR directly to learn more!
Data protection digest 2 – 16 Sep 2024: New SCCs initiative, data asset deals, probabilistic method and GDPR
In this digest we look at the perception of the term privacy in the digital era, data protection measures when concluding “asset deals”, the new SCCs initiative for international transfers from the EU, the probability method and data accuracy, and much more. Stay up to date! Sign up to receive our fortnightly digest via email. […]
Data protection digest 3 – 17 Apr 2024: non-material damage dilemma when losing control of your data
In this issue, an alternative to the pay or okay consent model, the right for compensation for non-material damage, FISA reauthorisation and GDPR enforcement procedural rules updates, AI development and personal data… Stay tuned! Sign up to receive our fortnightly digest via email. Non-material damage under the GDPR In one of its recent decisions the […]
Data protection digest 18 Jan – 2 Feb 2024: social media industry grilled over child safety and mental health
Child safety online was the subject of a sometimes heated US Congressional hearing, forcing CEOs of the biggest American social media giants to apologise to parents of victims. While legislators are struggling to find a legal solution to the crisis, police are finding evidence of children as young as seven being at risk of harm. […]
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 & 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 […]
Data protection & privacy digest 12 – 24 October 2022: first GDPR certification seal, test databases, password management
TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Official guidance: first European data protection seal, GDPR harmonisation rules, data breach notification, children’s data protection, artistic and literary works The EDPB approved the very first GDPR certification seal, (see the detailed opinion here). Europrivacy became the first certification mechanism that demonstrates compliance. It […]
Weekly digest 18 – 24 July 2022: personal data breaches, web hosting, targeted ads, smart video devices, geolocation & privacy
TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes: personal data breaches, EU Commission’s data transfers, non-implementation of the GDPR by a country, US-UK data access, targeted ads In Poland, an administrative court upheld the decision of the personal data protection office UODO on the fine imposed on Bank Millennium. A […]
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 November 15 – 21, 2021 “Privacy, DP, and Compliance news in focus”
TechGDPR’s review of international data-related stories from press and analytical reports. Legal processes and redress The Council of Europe strengthens its legal arsenal on disclosure of electronic evidence between governments and with service providers. A Second Additional Protocol to the “Budapest Convention“ will extend the rule of law further into cyberspace. As of today, the […]
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