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CNIL fines Google and Facebook over cookie consent

Klaus Foitzick 2 February 2022

CNIL issued a combined fine of EUR 150 million against two Google subsidiaries and a EUR 60 million fine against Facebook.

Upcoming CJEU rulings on data protection matters

Klaus Foitzick 25 January 2022

Recently, a number of important questions regarding the GDPR have been referred to the CJEU. We will give you an overview on the proceedings and their relevance for data protection practice.

Should consumer associations be able to bring GDPR cases to court?

Klaus Foitzick 19 January 2022

The Advocate General of the CJEU proposed in an opinion that national legislation may allow consumer protection associations to bring GDPR claims in the collective interest of individuals. What does this mean for your company?

Vulnerability with Log4Shell: What you need to do now

Jan Baumgärtner 27 December 2021

Critical vulnerability in widespread Java logging library Log4j provides potential gateway for widespread cyberattacks. How to check whether your systems are affected and take further action.

How to make your privacy notice user friendly

Jure Globocnik 17 December 2021

Data protection notices are legal texts that are often difficult to understand. But the GDPR requires easy access to comprehensible information. Two tips in particular will help you!

GDPR-compliant use of pseudonymisation

Klaus Foitzick 17 November 2021

Pseudonymisation can help your company comply with the requirements of the GDPR and contribute to the effective protection of data subjects’ rights. How should personal data be pseudonymised and what risks remain?

Anonymisation of personal data: The different standards throughout Europe

Klaus Foitzick 15 November 2021

Anonymised personal data is no longer subject to the GDPR. But how can anonymisation be achieved? And what do the European supervisory authorities have to say about it?

Supervisory authorities: Survey on resources, fines and court proceedings

Olivia Satchel 28 October 2021

An EDPB survey of European supervisory authorities reveals their human and financial resources – and what companies can expect in terms of complaints, fines and cases in court.

EUR 746 million record GDPR fine issued for insufficient consent

Klaus Foitzick 19 October 2021

Amazon has been hit by the highest fine ever imposed under the GDPR. If the company does not change its policies to comply with data protection laws, it could soon have to pay even more.

EUR 225 million fine for violating GDPR transparency obligations

Klaus Foitzick 14 October 2021

The DPC issued a fine of EUR 225 million against WhatsApp for violating its transparency obligations under the GDPR. The decision highlights the importance of ensuring GDPR compliance and provides further important advice for companies.

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