Since its implementation in March 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation has forced the Data Protection Commissions of European countries to impose numerous fines. In the spotlight, we have the GAFAMs (Google, Apple, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft) that have been awarded astronomical sums for violating one or more rules of the GDPR in the European […]
In a statement released on 4 January 2023 by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), which acts on behalf of the European Union, it is announced that a fine of €390 million has been imposed on the Meta Group (Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp). The cause? The failure to comply with the transparency obligations of the […]
It’s a common belief that our personal data is in the hands of just one company. Indeed, when we buy a product, whether physically or online, we leave our data with the brand in question… At least that is what most people think. But the reality is that your personal data (which is already collected […]
Since the General Data Protection Regulation came into force in 2018 by the EU, businesses and organisations have the duty to summarize all the personal data they collect in a record of processing activities. Indeed, this obligation is one of the 9 steps to compliance with the GDPR, which are: Identify all the activities involving […]
An European law In March 2018, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) law came into effect by the European Union. This law now allows the continent to adapt to the new digital realities. Indeed, the purpose of GDPR is to make companies that process personal data more accountable, by giving European citizens more control over […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is now essential for the data processing that a company carries out. Below, you will find 7 important facts about GDPR in order to understand its impact, and more globally the interest of protecting data in companies. 1. The GDPR provides 8 consumer rights The great feature of the […]
There are major shopping events in many countries. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are among them. They will take place on 25 and 28 November 2022 respectively. This is a unique chance for people to find great discounts and for sellers to make a good turnover, mainly online. However, it is also an opportunity for […]
In 2021, 5800 incidents regarding personal data were reported to IMY, the Swedish Department responsible for this area. It is an increase of 25% versus earlier year. Compared to other countries in EU this number is average, but compared to most mature countries in EU like Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland were the awareness and easiness to […]