EU consumer department to present voluntary pledge over ‘cookie fatigue’
The European Commission is taking steps to combat growing user ‘cookie fatigue’ with a voluntary initiative.
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German parties accused of breaching data protection rules
NOYB has launched a series of complaints against Germany’s major political parties for violating EU data protection rules during the 2021 election campaign.
Hungarian DPA issues fine €25,000 for cookie non-compliance
Hungarian data protection authority fined TV2 Média €25,000 for non-compliance in relation of use of cookies on its websites.
Facial recognition petition demands ban in Brussels public spaces
A coalition of human rights organisations is launching a petition at the Brussels Parliament to demand a ban on facial recognition technology in public spaces.
EDPB launches coordinated enforcement on role of data protection officers
Authorities will assess whether DPOs maintain their essential position within organisations and have the necessary resources.
Belgian data protection authority clarifies the public interest legal basis
Belgian data protection authority clarifies the public interest legal basis in the context of decision on a vehicle tracking system
Britain plans new data rules to ease compliance burden
UK government taks another shot at reforming its data protection laws to reduce the burden on businesses while staying aligned with the EUs standards.
noyb goes after data brokers on cookie use
noyb filed a series of complaints against websites and data brokers that did not correctly address access requests using cookies as an authentication factor.
European Commission Plans to Improve Cooperation Between Supervisory Authorities in Cross-Border GDPR Cases
The European Commission launched an initiative to further specify procedural aspects relating to the enforcement of the GDPR.
German DSK Publishes Decision on the DPIA on Access of Third Country Public Authorities
the German Data Protection Conference issued a compelling statement regarding third country public authorities’ access to personal data.
How GDPR Changed European Companies’ Tech Stacks
As organizations adapt their IT infrastructure to abide by the latest privacy regulations, they are faced with a dilemma: efficiency versus flexibility.
French DPA decides GDPR does not apply to US company
CNIL closed its inquiry into Lusha Systems, Inc.’s adherence to GDPR after concluding that law does not aplly to it.