Tag: GDPR Compliance

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Preparing for the CIPP/E Exam: Tips and Best Practices

As data protection compliance remains an area of importance across industries, the CIPP/E credential is one of the most recognized benchmarks for privacy professionals working with European data protection laws, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In order to gain the qualification, the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), requires one to first […]

Data protection digest 3 – 17 Apr 2025: Meta AI training restarts in Europe, virtual assistants vs data privacy

Meta AI training in EEA According to the Norwegian regulator Datatilsynet, Meta will start training its AI service on photos, posts and comments from Facebook and Instagram users in the EEA at the end of May 2025. The purpose of the training is to develop and improve Meta’s generative AI services, based on users’ content […]

What to Expect When Taking the CIPP/E Certification Exam

If you’re exploring a career in data protection or want to deepen your understanding of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you’ve likely heard of the CIPP/E certification exam. Offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), this certification is a recognized benchmark for professionals in European data protection law. It is highly […]

How does the GDPR govern retention periods for businesses?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes clear guidelines to prevent unnecessary data storage and ensure that personal information is retained only for as long as it serves a legitimate purpose. Storage limitation requires that companies justify and set our data retention periods while considering all legal obligations. Navigating legal requirements and transforming them into […]

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 […]

Self-Hosting AI: For Privacy, Compliance, and Cost Efficiency

Self-hosting AI models is the future of privacy and compliance. By hosting AI models on personal hardware, individuals and businesses can improve data security while meeting strict regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Most people use hosted artificial intelligence (AI) services such as ChatGPT […]

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 […]

Data protection digest 16-30 Jan 2025: The intersection of information and operational technologies in the health sector

EU Health sector The Commission presented an EU Action Plan to improve health sector cybersecurity. It will include hospitals, clinics, care homes, rehabilitation centres, various healthcare providers, the pharmaceutical, medical and biotechnology industries, medical device manufacturers, and health research institutions. A significant challenge for the cybersecurity of the health sector is the intersection of information […]

Data protection digest 1-15 Jan 2025: mobile app permissions should work in conjunction with consent requirements – CNIL

Mobile app permissions Technical permissions in mobile app are very useful for privacy, explains the French regulator CNIL. They allow users to block access to certain data technically. However, these permissions are not designed to validate users’ consent, within the meaning of the GDPR.  Even when consent is required, a simple request for permission does […]

Data protection digest 16-31 Dec 2024: citizens’ privacy awareness is on the rise, yet attitude relies on income and obligations

Citizens’ privacy awareness: According to the latest survey by the Lithuanian data protection authority, a larger share of the public can correctly name an institution, (other than courts), that would help protect their rights in personal data protection.  The regulator’s name, (VDAI), was indicated by 29% of respondents. 15% of respondents believe that they have […]

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