GDPR shows results, but work needs to continue Jul 26, 2019Just over one year after the entry into application of the General Data Protection Regulation, the European Commission has published a report...
Are GDPR fines insurable in Ireland? Jul 25, 2019The extent to which GDPR fines are insurable is still uncertain in Ireland and in several other jurisdictions, including the United...
FaceApp says it’s not uploading all your photos Jul 23, 2019The latest craze on the internet is seeing what you might look like when you're older. Way older. FaceApp, developed by Russia-based Wireless...
Nearly a third of European firms still not GDPR compliant Jul 22, 2019Accounting firm, RSM, said medium-sized businesses were “struggling to understand and implement” the General Data Protection Regulations...
The role of biometrics in a post-GDPR world Jul 18, 2019The wider purpose of GDPR is to ensure businesses have put the appropriate processes and protection in place to securely manage European...
EDPO at the IAPP Asia Privacy Forum Jul 18, 2019On 15 and 16 July, EDPO attended the IAPP - Asia Privacy Forum which was very interesting. Here are some takeaways as GDPR Representatives: -...
Dutch DPA issues first fine for GDPR violations Jul 17, 2019The Dutch data protection authority, Authoriteit Persoonsgegevens, issued its first fine for violations of the EU General Data Protection...
Whistleblower numbers shoot up in GDPR era Jul 16, 2019The number of informants lifting the lid on data protection-related scandals has skyrocketed over the last 12 months, RPC has concluded....
Google workers note down Google Assistant commands Jul 12, 2019In April, PrivSec reported on how Amazon’s Alexa sends its recordings to human analysts for “review”, but now VRT NWS reveals that Google...
Uber ordered to improve security measures Jul 10, 2019Following an investigation the Colombia DPA had found that between October and November 2016, an unauthorised party had accessed personal...
Marriott International, Inc more than £99 million under GDPR Jul 10, 2019Statement in response to Marriott International, Inc’s filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that the Information...
Facebook, privacy activist Schrems face off in today’s court hearing Jul 9, 2019At issue is standard contractual clauses used by Facebook and other companies to transfer personal data to the United States and other parts...
Intention to fine British Airways £183.39m under GDPR Jul 8, 2019Following an extensive investigation the ICO has issued a notice of its intention to fine British Airways £183.39M for infringements of the...
Japan calls for international rules, launches plans for transborder data flows Jul 5, 2019Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on 5 July 2019 at the G20 summit formally declared the launch of the “Osaka Track,” an overarching framework...
Boris Johnson team accused of breaching data protection laws Jul 3, 2019A minister and a former Conservative MP have asked the information watchdog to investigate whether Boris Johnson’s campaign to become party...