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.
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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.
Apple Faces Critics Over Its Privacy Policies
Developers claimed that Apple was tracking users’ every tap on the App Store, with no way of disabling the function.
Microsoft 365 faces darkening GDPR compliance clouds after German report
German DPAs has found Microsoft has still not been able to resolve any of its cloud-based 365 productivity products compliance problems they’ve raised with it
EU court adviser: Competition bodies may consider data protection breaches in their probes
An opinion by the advocate general might open the door for antitrust watchdogs to assess compliance with data protection rules in future investigations.
German data retention rules not compatible with EU law, says top court
The Court of Justice of European Union (CJEU) ruled Tuesday that data retention in Germany is not compatible with EU law.
The German Government is Drafting a Regulation on Cookie Consent Management Services
By regulating the consent management services, the Government aims to encourage websites to use them and reduce the amount of cookie banners on the Internet.
German DPA issues €1.1 million fine against Volkswagen
DOA of Lower Saxony has imposed a fine of 1.1 million euros on Volkswagen for data protection violations while researching driver assistance system.
Telegram Reportedly Exposed User Data To Authorities
Telegram has repeatedly surrendered personal user data to authorities in Germany.
German Federal Office for Information Security Publishes Security Requirements for Healthcare Apps
German Federal Office for Information Security published technical guidelines on security requirements for healthcare apps.
Apple App Store Adtech Targeted by German Antitrust Probe
Apple’s tracking crackdown wasn’t only about protecting users—it was about beefing up its own business, German authorities say.
EU top court: Consumer groups can bring class actions for data protection infringements
The EU Court of Justice ruled that consumer groups can autonomously bring legal proceedings for alleged breaches of data protection rules.