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Case T-557/20: the importance and impact on data protection

Legal IT Group

Every day, more and more companies face the problem of personal data protection. As companies are increasingly scrutinised for proper data protection, it’s worth paying close attention to the latest best practices to avoid dealing with the potential negative consequences of a data breach.

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European Data Protection Roundup – October 2023

Debevoise Data Blog

Data protection & AI: In particular: (i) the French CNIL published its first set of guidance on GDPR compliance when developing AI tools; and (ii) the UK ICO issued a preliminary enforcement notice against Snap over its AI chatbot, alleging that Snap had not adequately assessed the privacy risks posed to child users of the tool.

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European Data Protection Roundup – September

Debevoise Data Blog

million fine against Austrian Post for channelling electronic data protection-related inquiries to a web form and not offering an additional email address, irrespective of the data subject option to also use non-electronic postal mail or customer service.

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European Data Protection Roundup – August

Debevoise Data Blog

UK High Court dismisses most of the Dixons data breach claim What happened : The UK High Court dismissed various claims against DSG Retail Limited (“DSG”), the owner of Currys PC World and Dixons Travel, relating to a 2017 – 2018 data breach where hackers accessed personal data in the company’s systems.

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Overhaul of the Australian Privacy Act

Legal IT Group

With this regard, it is essential to know about the privacy legislation of this country since, nowadays, most internet businesses process the personal data of their clients, and they should do it in compliance with data protection laws. ” Thus, the Australian Privacy Act also aims to have a GDPR level of data protection.

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The e-Privacy Regulation

Global LegalTech Hub

There has been talking of the e-Privacy Regulation since 2016, having a first draft as early as 2017 and the idea of the European Union was to approve it at the same time as the General Data Protection Regulation, but this objective was not achieved and, as of today, there is still no binding decision on its approval.

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Cybersecurity preparedness: What guidance to follow?

Technology Law Dispatch

With cybersecurity becoming a board-level issue, compliance officers, lawyers, board members, and business drivers are looking for official guidance or recommendations on cybersecurity measures to protect business, customers, and the wider economy. Whose guidance to use?