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EDPB Guidelines 2/2024 Article 48 (public consultation)

members – 4 min read

New EDPB Guidelines are now open for public consultation (until 25 Jan) on Article 48, which covers official requests from third country public authorities for personal data transfers.

Dec 6, 2024

EDPB urges digital legislation to be aligned with the GDPR

members – 1 min read

The EDPB calls for digital legislation to align with the GDPR, emphasising the importance of legal certainty and coherence. And highlights the need for additional resources to support DPAs and the EDPB in addressing increasingly complex challenges.

Dec 5, 2024

📊 DPO Hub Pulse: AI topic page?

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Disclaimer: Work is underway on the legitimate interest topic page, but here’s your chance to weigh in on an AI one.

Dec 4, 2024

🚨 EDPB shares Art. 48 Guidelines (PC) and new Data Protection Seal certification

members – 1 min read

The EDPB just shared new Guidelines! This time for Article 48 and they're on public consultation until 25 Jan 2025. They also announced a new EU Data Protection Seal certification for 'Brand Compliance'.

Dec 3, 2024

🇪🇺 Privacy, data protection & security legal landscape

members – 5 min read

'Big 5' (DSA, DMA, DGA, DA, AIA) doesn't cut it anymore. Post revamp to capture key developments like Cyber Resilience Act adopted. Latest: VLOPs & VLOSEs to share 1st DSA risk assessment + audit reports. EC shares DA public consultation summary report. EC shares Data Act FAQ + DGA practical guide.

Nov 29, 2024

CJEU C-169/23 Masdi

members – 3 min read

UPDATED: First interpretation of the Art. 14(5)(c) derogation! It applies to *all* data not collected from the data subject, including self-generated data. And a DPA can verify national law under Art. 14(5)(c) - but not include Art. 32 obligations under that. And beware of language differences!

Nov 28, 2024

Member memos

members – 31 min read

Last update 28 Nov: Quiet here? 🤔 Enjoy it while it lasts! Tips on how stay up to date (always skim the DPO Hub email updates and the feed + schedule weekly reading time) and how to join the vibrant 💛 NoTies Community (next study group: Fun risk assessments).

Nov 28, 2024

CJEU C-17/22 HTB Neunte Immobilien Portfolio

members – 5 min read

UPDATED: National case-law could be relevant under Article 6(1)(c) legal obligation. And while we get some further guidance on legitimate interest assessments, the CJEU creates some confusion around 'strictly necessary' again.

Nov 25, 2024

CJEU C-21/23 Lindenapotheke 4 Oct 2024

members – 5 min read

Competitors can take legal action against your GDPR violations if considered an illegal unfair commercial practice. And 'special category personal data' threshold is now lower—ordering pharmacy-only medicinal products online is considered sharing health data, requiring explicit consent.

Nov 22, 2024

🇮🇪 DPC fines LinkedIn €310m for illegal behavioural analysis and targeted advertising

members – 2 min read

UPDATE 21 Nov: Key statement from DPC! 👇 6 years after a complaint, the DPC finds that LinkedIn breached the lawfulness (lacking both consent, legitimate interest AND contractual necessity), fairness and transparency principles. Result: reprimand, order to rectify violations + €310 million fine.

Nov 21, 2024

My Meta Pay or Okay experience - now they're cutting the price with 40%

members – 5 min read

Latest: Meta reduces sub prices and offers new free choice with less personalised ads, claiming it "goes beyond what is required in the law". 💸 And gets huge fines: €797.72m from the 🇪🇺 EC for antitrust violations and $25.4m from 🇮🇳 India's competition authority for 2021 privacy notice failures.

Nov 15, 2024

ICO approves first sector-owned UK GDPR Code of Conduct for private investigators

members – 1 min read

🇬🇧 ICO: "This code, which investigators in the private sector can sign up to, will provide certainty and reassurance to those using their services [and] assist investigators to navigate the challenges between conducting investigations whilst respecting people’s privacy rights."

Nov 14, 2024