In December 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued Judgement C-634/21 on the Schufa case. This landmark ruling is set to shape the GDPR-friendly approach to future AI-based businesses. At a pivotal moment where AI takes center stage in the European Institutions’ agenda, with efforts towards the adoption of the renowned […]
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What does the Data Privacy Framework Self-Certification mean for your company?
Let’s take a closer look at what the decision to self-certify under the DPF means for your company. In terms of costs, other then the applicable fees, you need to consider administrative and organizational costs aimed at ensuring accountability while implementing mechanisms to allow data subjects the exercise of their rights. We are providing you […]
Does your Company Need a Data Privacy Framework Certification?
Well, it depends. Let me begin by providing an overview of the Data Privacy Framework as adopted on July 11th 2023 and follow by providing my opinion on whether and for which companies a certification under the new framework would add value. The EU-US Data Privacy Framework in the Big Picture of the Adequacy Decisions […]
Access to employee emails: A delicate balance between business needs and privacy rights
In the landscape of corporate operations, accessing employee emails may sometimes feel like a necessity for companies. Whether to investigate suspected misconduct of current employees, facilitate operational management during an employee’s prolonged absence, or streamline the transition after an employee departs, the reasons can be varied. However, this task is not straightforward as there are […]
Google Bard released in the EU after privacy concerns were addressed
Google has finally released its AI chatbot Bard in the European Union, after previously delaying the launch due to privacy concerns. The company said that it has addressed the concerns of the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), which is the lead regulator for Google’s data privacy practices in the EU. Bard can be considered Google’s […]
How the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act will impact privacy
One of the biggest challenges faced by data controllers today is the ever-looming risk of cyber attacks. Vulnerabilities in systems and devices can result in not only the loss of vast amounts of personal data and the potential for ransom demands but also the imposition of hefty fines by authorities for neglecting proper technical and […]
Insights from the BfDI on how to navigate Privacy Challenges in the Era of Generative AI
The Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information of Germany, also known as BfDI (Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit), recently published an opinion on the topic of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a previous article, we discussed Generative AI, which refers to artificial intelligence applications capable of generating new content, rather […]
„Ja, aber …“ – Der Europäische Datenschutzausschuss zu Privacy Shield 2.0
Nachdem die EU-Kommission einen Entwurf zu einem Angemessenheitsbeschluss zum Datentransfer in die USA, auch „EU-US Data Privacy Framework“ (DPF) genannt, veröffentlicht hatte (wir berichteten), hat nun der Europäische Datenschutzausschuss (EDSA) eine Stellungnahme veröffentlicht (Opinion 05/2023). Der EuGH mit Schrems I und Schrems II als Steine des Anstoßes Zunächst stellt der EDSA klar, dass der EuGH […]
Privacy matters: the intrinsic value of data protection
Records of processing activities. Data processing agreements. Data processing impact assessments. Privacy notices. Cookie banners. Data subject requests. Data flow mapping…The world of data privacy can be overwhelming, even for those of us who work with it professionally. It is especially frustrating when companies feel that they are losing their competitive edge due to limiting […]
ChatGPT: Risks and challenges from a Data Privacy perspective
AI-powered chatbots are all the rage these days and ChatGPT is the biggest star. With more than 100 million monthly users just two months after its launch, it officially holds the record for the fastest-growing web platform in history, beating giants like Instagram and TikTok. The appeal of OpenAI’s ChatGPT is easy to understand. The […]
privacy port – Ein Datenschutz-Managementsystem das überzeugt
Unser branchenunabhängiges Datenschutz-Managementsystem privacy port erleichtert bereits vielen Unternehmen und Organisationen die Arbeit. Ab sofort ist privacy port auch mit Content verfügbar: Zum einen können Nutzende der Software auf Vertragsmuster, Verpflichtungserklärungen, Richtlinien und Info-Merkblätter zu Datenschutzthemen zugreifen. Zum anderen stehen Musterformulare für Verarbeitungstätigkeiten zur Verfügung, sodass ohne großen Anpassungsaufwand ein Verzeichnis der Verarbeitungstätigkeiten erstellt werden […]
Privacy Shield 2.0 zum Greifen nah!
Nachdem Präsident Biden Anfang Oktober die Executive Order (EO) 14086 erlassen hat, um einen rechtmäßigen Datentransfer von der EU in die USA zu ermöglichen (wir berichteten), hat nun die EU-Kommission einen ersten Entwurf eines Angemessenheitsbeschlusses erstellt, in dem den Vereinigten Staaten ein angemessenes Datenschutzniveau bescheinigt wird, auf dessen Grundlage Daten aus der EU an US-Unternehmen […]
Google and the U.S.: A multi-state historic privacy settlement
Google, the giant U.S. tech company, will pay a total of $391.5 million to 40 U.S. states, which is the largest multi-state privacy settlement with state Attorneys General in the U.S. history. The main reason behind the fine is that the online search engine platform has engaged in deceptive and unfair actions in violation of […]
Will the American Data Privacy and Protection Act Become Law Eventually?
While some U.S. states have data privacy laws, amongst them California, known to have the strictest privacy law, to date, the United States do not have a federal data protection act. In June this year, a first draft of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) was proposed. The draft bill received bipartisan support and […]
Will the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework Bloom this Summer?
Spring has sprung, but we are still waiting for the flowers to appear. As I wrote in a blog article dated, March 23, 2022, it was anticipated that this spring the EU and the U.S. would come to an agreement with regards to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield. On March 25, 2022, a joint announcement was […]