Outsourcing the role of a data protection officer: is it worth it?
Under the GDPR, there are certain circumstances where an organisation must employ the services of a data protection officer (DPO), […]
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Finding a GDPR solution in the blockchain
With the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation, we are entering a new era emphasising data security and customer […]
After Google’s $5B Antitrust Fine, Will GDPR Enforcement Be Next?
Google was hit with a $5.1 billion fine by the European Union on Wednesday for antitrust practices around the Android […]
GDPR incorporated into the EEA Agreement
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was among 69 EU legal acts incorporated into the EEA Agreement by the EEA […]
Use of facial-imaging software for anti-fraud measures is legal, Minister says
The use of facial imaging software by the Irish Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to detect potential identity […]
Telefonica breach leaves data on millions exposed
Identity and payment information – including land line and mobile numbers, national ID numbers, addresses, banks, names and call records […]
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Lithuania adopts new Law on Legal Protection of Personal Data
The Lithuanian Parliament finally passed the new Law on Legal Protection of Personal Data June 30. The adopted law came into […]
Civil Liberties MEPs back stronger rules for EU institutions
Civil Liberties MEPs approved the deal reached with Council on new rules to strengthen data protection in EU institutions, bodies […]
Are there risks of using public clinical trial data under GDPR?
Given that clinical trial documents contain personally identifying health information about trial participants, it is necessary to anonymize these documents. While […]
Post-GDPR, How Many Will Really Opt Out Of Personal Targeting?
If stricter opt-in dialogues brought by GDPR make mass opt-outs more likely, how might that affect the functioning of user […]
‘Legitimate interest’ may permit processing of ‘silent party data’ under PSD2
Businesses in the payment services market do not necessarily need the consent of ‘silent parties’ to process their personal data […]