Data Protection Commissioner investigating micro-targeting on social media
The Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon has said her office is conducting a number of investigations into the micro-targeting of […]
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Data Protection Commission engaging with Revolut as a “matter of urgency”
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has said that it will be engaging with financial technology company Revolut as “a […]
German Privacy Regulators Flooded with Google Analytics Complaints
The data protection authorities of the German states are being flooded with complaints, approximately 200,000 in number, regarding deployment of […]
Regulating Facial Recognition Tech – Where Are We Now?
While there are clearly now multiple efforts to curtail the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in the public realm, […]
Irish data protection commissioner set to issue decisions on Twitter and Whatsapp probes by end of year
The Irish data protection commissioner expects to issue decisions on investigations into Twitter and Whatsapp by the end of the […]
The Polish supervisory authority imposed first administrative fine on a public entity
The President of the Personal Data Protection Office (“The President of the Office”) imposed first administrative fine of PLN 40,000 […]
Irish Department of Social Protection accused of ‘mass surveillance’
A complaint has been made to the Data Protection Commissioner accusing the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection of […]
Facebook WhatsApp, Twitter investigations in Ireland reach conclusion
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has concluded investigations into Facebook’s WhatsApp and Twitter over possible breaches of EU data privacy rules. […]
Only 28% Of Firms Are Complying With GDPR
The Capgemini Research Institute reports that only 28% of European firms have achieved full adherence with the law that took […]
Danish DPA Takes New Position on the GDPR Legal Basis for Posting Online Photos
The Danish Data Protection Authority has changed its position regarding the legal basis for posting pictures online under the General […]
How to manage, monitor and validate third-party data sharing
When companies manage how personal data is shared and transferred to third parties, much of the effort lately has been […]
OTA Analysis Finds Most Organizations Not Ready For New Privacy Regulations
The Internet Society’s Online Trust Alliance (OTA), which identifies and promotes security and privacy best practices that build consumer confidence […]