MEPs call for business GDPR ‘guarantee’ on using blockchain
Businesses should not begin using blockchain technology to process personal data until they can “guarantee compliance” with EU data protection […]
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First German data protection authority issues GDPR fine
The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Baden-Wuerttemberg (LfDI) was the first German data protection authority to […]
New Spanish data law could undermine the integrity of democracy
On Wednesday, the Spanish senate gave the green light to an online data protection law which may enable political parties […]
Spanish Senate signs-off new GDPR-compliant Data Protection Act
After a very long delay and amidst rumors that the Spanish Parliament could be dissolved and early elections called, the […]
UK ICO Issues Warning to Washington Post Over Cookie Consent Practices
UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) issued a warning to the U.S.-based The Washington Post over its approach to obtaining consent […]
Finland updates its data protectionlaw according to the GDPR
Finland finally adopted its new GDPR-style law on 13 November. The delay was partly caused by deliberations on the role […]
GDPR Burdens Hinder M&A Transactions
An increasing number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions may be stalling because of concerns over EU General Data Protection […]
EU startup funding drops since GDPR
In a working paper published this week, Jian Jia and Liad Wagman of the Illinois Institute of Technology and Ginger Zhe Jin […]
Latest bits on privacy and cybersecurity #3
This weeks collection of latest privacy, data protection and cyber-security news and interesting articles. Enjoy the reading! Six month prison […]
Dutch government report says Microsoft telemetry breaks GDPR
The telemetry data collection mechanism used by Microsoft Office breaks the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Dutch authorities said […]
Private Blockchains Could Be Compatible with EU Privacy Rules
A joint study between Queen Mary University of London and the University of Cambridge concluded that, whilst challenging, it is […]
Facebook Facing GDPR Investigation over Audience Targeting Methods
Facebook is facing the wrath of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) once again following a complaint made […]