Tag: GDPR

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AI Age Verification: Big Tech’s Risky Fix for GDPR Violations

One-third of GDPR fines being related to the misuse of children’s data. Big tech companies are yet to implement appropriate measures to safeguard them. In response, major platforms like Google and TikTok are planning to use AI age verification to deduce the age of their users. This is done by deducing their age based on […]

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 1-15 Feb 2025: an employer can’t track alleged ‘inactivity’ of workers via screengrabs and constant video monitoring

Constant video monitoring and screengrabs at work A company that used software designed to account for times of alleged “inactivity” and grabbed frequent photos of its employees’ computer screens was fined 40,000 euros by the French data protection regulator CNIL. The staff members were also continuously videotaped, both visually and audibly. In particular, the company […]

Data protection digest 1 – 15 Dec 2024: DORA application deadline, new Meta fine, AI impact assessment

In this issue, we explore the DORA application deadline and its interference with the GDPR; how to conduct an AI impact assessment or integrate it into your existing privacy risk management processes; what constitutes US-restricted data transfer to countries of concern; and what expectations customers have about their data; a Real-Time Bidding explainer; a Sky […]

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Join Us for a Live Discussion: Lifting the Regulatory Curtain  TechGDPR is excited to invite you to a special live webinar featuring Stewart Haynes, our new Senior Consultant and former Information Commissioner, alongside our Managing Partner, Silvan Jongerius. This is your opportunity to gain direct insights from one of the most experienced voices in data […]

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 […]

Data protection digest 1 – 15 Nov 2024: digital product liability, emerging genomics, surveillance databases

EU Product Liability The new Product Liability Directive has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will take effect in 20 days. The new law extends the definition of “product” to digital manufacturing files and software, (not excluding AI manufacturers in the future). Also, online platforms can be held liable for […]

Meet Stewart Haynes: former Information Commissioner and TechGDPR Senior Consultant

Stewart Haynes, a former Information Commissioner, has joined the TechGDPR team as a senior consultant. Stewart excels in complex regulatory reporting and remediation scenarios, helping clients approach these critical areas with clarity and precision. His guidance is invaluable for companies building or refining their privacy programs, preparing for potential regulatory interventions, or managing high-risk incidents. […]

Embracing the GDPR as a non-EU company

6 years after becoming enforceable, the GDPR has not died out in popularity as a conversation topic among board members. While is remains the elephant in the room for many a stakeholder, non-EU companies who have embraced its application and requirements are finding it much easier to remain contenders on the European market. This article […]

Data protection digest 17 Sep – 1 Oct 2024: EU Data Act as an illustration of the GDPR ‘prevail’ principle

How does the EU Data Act interact with the GDPR? The Data Act will become applicable in the EU starting on 12 September 2025. In the runup, the European Commission has published an FAQ on the new legislation. Together with the Data Governance Act, it enables a fair distribution of value by establishing clear rules […]

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