With the rise of remote learning, online proctoring – used to ensure academic integrity during virtual exams – has become widely adopted by schools and universities across the U.S. These tools use methods like identity verification, video and audio monitoring, eye-tracking, and even AI-based behavioral analysis. As this technology proliferates, concerns about how such software […]
Marina Anagnostaki
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Online Proctoring and Data Protection in Germany and France
Online proctoring refers to the use of digital tools and technologies to remotely monitor students during online exams. This technology typically involves video and audio recording capabilities such as screen and web traffic recording, room recording, periodic desk scans and sometimes methods such as biometric recognition to reduce the potential for academic dishonesty and maintain […]
Unsolicited Email Marketing – Ensuring compliance worldwide
In today’s interconnected world, businesses increasingly depend on email marketing to effectively expand and engage their international customer base. However, when sending unsolicited emails internationally, balancing data protection obligations and the requirements of local laws is crucial for maintaining compliance. This article delves into best practices, outlines the most appropriate legal bases, and examines the […]
Overcoming Challenges in Developing a GDPR-Compliant Data Deletion Framework
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has transformed the way companies manage personal data, introducing stringent requirements for data deletion. In accordance with the GDPR, personal data cannot be stored indefinitely, and companies must develop comprehensive deletion frameworks as explained in detail here. However, creating and implementing these frameworks presents significant challenges for organizations. In […]
Roadmap to the Development of a Deletion Framework
A data deletion framework refers to a structured set of guidelines and procedures governing an organization’s adherence to deletion obligations according to data protection and statutory laws, as well as its processes for managing and executing the deletion of personal data. Essentially, a data deletion framework entails the systematic classification of personal data along with […]
Synthetic data: Anonymized data or Pseudonymized data?
Synthetic data undoubtedly offer several benefits to the privacy and data protection of individuals, however, the debate regarding the extent of their use and the potential risk of re-identification renders its use controversial. Specifically, the question of whether synthetic data can be rendered pseudonymous or anonymous remains unresolved and both views have acquired supporters and […]
Synthetic data and data protection-related challenges
Synthetic data are information artificially generated by computer simulations or algorithms such as AI and ML tools, including ‚deep learning‘ methods. They are generated from real data with the goal to capture, represent and reproduce the characteristics, patterns, and structure observed in the authentic data. Although they are not real data, they allow the same […]
The highest fine ever imposed by the Greek DPA on Clearview AI
The U.S.-based company Clearview AI (hereafter Clearview) known for its facial recognition services received a fine of €20.000.000 by the Greek Data Protection Authority for the non-compliant collection and processing of personal data. This is the first time that the Hellenic DPA has imposed such a high data protection fine. Clearview develops facial recognition software […]
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 […]