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GDPR fine for NGO using tweets for a study

Klaus Foitzick 14 April 2022

The Belgian DPA issued a fine against an NGO for failing to comply with data protection law when processing publicly available personal data.

When do the GDPR provisions apply to non-EU businesses?

Olivia Satchel 14 April 2022

A clarification of several key issues helps companies outside the EU answer the difficult question of whether they have to comply with European data protection laws.

Processing data for further purposes by the data processor

Olivia Satchel 24 March 2022

How data controllers and data processors shall collaborate when processing data for further purposes.

EDPB adopts new Guidelines on the right of access

Olivia Satchel 28 February 2022

When exactly do data subjects have the right of access and how must data controllers deal with such requests?

The transfer of the IP address via Google Fonts when visiting a website is unlawful

Martin Röleke 10 February 2022

A website user receives EUR 100 in damages from a website operator for unlawful linking to #Google Fonts. Find out why this is a violation of the #GDPR provisions in our discussion of the ruling.

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

Martin Röleke 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!

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