Data
Data is a plural of datum, which is originally a Latin noun meaning “something given.” – Dictionary.com
EDPS’ assessment of the draft of Framework Convention on AI
Yesterday 11 March 2024, the EU Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) released its statement about the draft of the Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law. EDPS considers that the framework should be consistent with EU values, protect individuals’ fundamental rights, freedoms, and provide clear, strong safeguards for the subjects affected…
EDPS: EC violates data protection regulations by using Microsoft 365
Yesterday, the Eu Data Protection Supervisor released its conclusion of an investigation into the Eu Commission’s use of Microsoft 365. Accordingly, the latter has infringed the Regulation of 2018/1725 regarding the ‘transfers of personal data outside the EU/ European Economic Area (EEA)’. As the controller, ‘the Commission did not sufficiently specify what types of personal…
Database of personal information sold in enforcement proceedings
On 22 February 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union released the Advocate General’s opinion on the sale of databases containing personal data within an enforcement proceedings which is considered to be lawful. According to his opinion, the GDPR governs the operations of the objectives that the court enforcement officer estimates the value…
EDPB: Clarification of “main establishment” definition
On 14 Feb 2024, the Eu Data Protection Board published an “Opinion on the notion of main establishment on the criteria for the application of the One-Stop-Shop mechanism” under the framework of art. 64(2) GDPR, providing the EDPB’s position on the notion of “main establishment” and the circumstance where the One-Stop-Shop mechanism should apply.
Google Chrome’s default restrictions of third-party cookies
Google announced its pilot phase, restricting third-party cookies by default for 1% of users (Mode B) on Chrome within the framework of its Privacy Sandbox commitments.
Should I pay for free-ads social networks?
Yesterday, 30 October 2023, Meta published its monthly subscription for no-ads use of Facebook and Instagram for the users based in the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
NOYB’s Annual Report 2022
NOYB released its annual report of 2022, celebrating the most important winning decisions.
Datatilsynet: temporary ban on behavioural ads of Meta’s platforms
Norwegian Data Protection Authority announced its ban of 3 months on Facebook, Instagram behavioural advertising.
UK CMA’s guidance on testing Google’s Privacy Sandbox
Last week, on 29 June 2023, the UK Competition & Market Authority published its guidance to third parties on how they can test Google’s Privacy Sandbox tools.
CJEU Advocate General opinions: personal data in criminal cases
The CJEU published the opinions of the Advocates Generals on (i) liability for the damage occurred relating to unlawful data processing, (ii) judicial remedy available to data subject against an independent supervisory authority.
