The French Data Protection Authority recently published its Annual Activity Report for 2018 and released its annual inspection program for 2019.
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Belgian Data Protection Authority Releases 2018 Annual Activity Report
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On April 25, 2019, the Belgian Data Protection Authority published its Annual Activity Report for 2018, which highlighted the main developments and accomplishments of the past year. This blog entry provides an overview of the report.…
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Greek DPA Issues EUR 30,000 Fine For Data Protection Violation
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On April 15, 2019 the Greek Data Protection Authority fined Hellenic Petroleum S.A. EUR 30,000, applying local data protection law predating the GDPR. This blog entry provides an overview of the decision. …
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ICO Issues GBP 400,000 Fine for Illegal Collection and Sharing of Personal Data
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On April 9, 2019, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office levied one of its most significant fines under the Data Protection Act 1998 against Bounty (UK) Limited. …
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CNIL Launches Public Consultation on Draft Standards on HR Data Processing and Whistleblowing Hotlines
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On April 11, 2019, the French Data Protection Authority launched an online public consultation regarding two new CNIL draft standards concerning the processing of personal data for (1) core HR management purposes and (2) the operation of a whistleblowing hotline.…
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European Commission Releases Study on GDPR Data Protection Certification Mechanisms
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The European Commission recently issued its study on GDPR data protection certification mechanisms. The study’s objectives and key findings are outlined in this blog entry.…
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ICO Sandbox Beta Phase Opens for Applications
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On March 29, 2019, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office announced that it has opened its sandbox beta phase for applications.…
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CNIL Publishes Binding Rules on Processing Biometric Data as Workplace Access Control
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On March 28, 2019, the French data protection authority published a “Model Regulation” addressing the use of biometric systems to control access to premises, devices and apps at work.…
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Belgian House of Representatives Appoints New Commissioner and Directors to Belgian DPA
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On March 29, 2019, the Belgian House of Representatives appointed a new commissioner and four directors, who will lead the reformed Belgian data protection authority.…
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EU Parliament Approves the Proposal for Cybersecurity Act
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On March 12, 2019, the European Parliament approved the proposal for “Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on ENISA,” repealing Regulation (EU) No 526/2013 and an information and communications technology cybersecurity certification.…
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