IAB Europe case results in mixed decision IAB Europe and Belgium’s data protection authority have each claimed a ‘partial victory’ in the latest court decision over whether the IAB is liable for personal data processing over the online ad tools the industry group provides for the market, Telecompaper reports. The Belgian Market Court has annulled […]
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Understand the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in GDPR compliance, including responsibilities, qualifications, and the importance of data privacy expertise. Appoint TechGPDR as Data Protection Officer for your organisation and benefit from our technical understanding and experience with technology companies in (nearly) every sector, saving time and stress on your side. Learn more about our DPO offering and what a DPO is.
Seven Actionable Steps to Achieve GDPR Compliance for E-Commerce Businesses
GDPR compliance helps businesses to ensure transparency, build customer trust, enhance data security, and avoid fines of up to €20 million or 4% of turnover. Many companies such as Amazon, LinkedIn, Clearview, and Netflix among others, have faced significant fines due to data protection failures. E-commerce businesses process large amounts of personal data, including contact […]
Data protection digest 18 Apr – 2 May 2025: data controller obligation to monitor deletion or return of personal data held by the processor
Data controller obligation Upon termination of a processing agreement, the controller is obliged to monitor the deletion of personal data held by the processor. Such was a ruling by the Higher Regional Court of Dresden, Germany, closely looked at by a DLA Piper analysis. The plaintiff was a user of the online music streaming service […]
Data protection digest 3-17 Mar 2025: Combining FRIA with DPIA is possible, but not once the development of an AI system has begun
FRIA and DPIA: Before deploying a high-risk AI system, the organisations shall assess the impact that the use of such a system may have on fundamental rights, explains the Croatian data protection regulator AZOP. For this purpose, private and public entities shall carry out an assessment containing: If both a FRIA and a DPIA need […]
Data protection digest 16 Feb – 2 Mar 2025: Data Act to strengthen EU digital market, vigilance over US data transfers
The Data Act is almost here In February, the European Commission published a set of updated technical FAQs on the implementation of the legal provisions of the Data Act, applicable as soon as of 12 September 2025. It enhances data sharing and enables a fair distribution of data value by establishing clear rules related to […]
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What to do after appointing a DPO
Appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a significant step in ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. However, this appointment does not absolve the company of its compliance responsibilities. In reality, the role of the officer is to guide and advise, not to shoulder the entire burden of compliance. As DPO for companies around the […]
The Future of Responsible AI: The Essential Role of a Data Officer
EU Digital Compliance Landscape After long discussions and a feedback process, we finally have the AI Act. The AI Act covers major concerns such as the ethical use of AI, AI governance, and risk management for AI systems. The future of responsible AI now has a clear legal path. It is hard to capture all […]
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 protection digest 18 Jun – 2 Jul 2024: end-to-end algorithmic audit, DPOs for small business, Vinted fine
In this issue we look at an end-to-end algorithmic audit, Vinted multimillion fine, Meta and Apple AI projects frozen in the EU, the fight against addictive feeds to minors in the US, and the Avanza Bank and Meta Pixel error case. Stay up to date! Sign up to receive our fortnightly digest via email. End-to-end […]