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Irish Watchdog Imposes Record €310 Million Fine on LinkedIn for GDPR Violations
2024-10-25 05:49

The Irish data protection watchdog on Thursday fined LinkedIn €310 million ($335 million) for violating the privacy of its users by conducting behavioral analyses of personal data for targeted...

Ryanair faces GDPR turbulence over customer ID checks
2024-10-05 09:31

Irish data watchdog opens probe after 'numerous complaints' Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched an inquiry into Ryanair's Customer Verification Process for travelers booking...

GDPR Security Pack
2024-09-29 16:00

Save $85 with this GDPR Security Pack. Read on to find out how. One of the key requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation is a demonstrated effort to enforce security measures that...

GDPR Data Breach Notification Letter (Free Download)
2024-08-27 16:00

In the current business environment, it is almost inevitable that an organization will experience a security breach that exposes collected personal data to unauthorized access. Under the...

Dutch Regulator Fines Uber €290 Million for GDPR Violations in Data Transfers to U.S.
2024-08-26 14:23

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber a record €290 million ($324 million) for allegedly failing to comply with European Union (E.U.) data protection standards when sending...

X faces GDPR complaints for unauthorized use of data for AI training
2024-08-12 22:47

European privacy advocate NOYB (None of Your Business) has filed nine GDPR complaints about X using the personal data from over 60 million users in Europe to train "Grok," the social media...

GDPR Consent Request Forms: Sample Text
2024-07-30 16:00

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation requires every organization that collects sensitive personal data from those residing in the EU to ask for clear and specific consent before collecting that data. The three sample texts, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will provide a customizable framework for your organization to use and stay compliant.

GDPR turns six: Expert discusses AI impact
2024-06-11 03:30

The European Union's GDPR policy came into effect six years ago. It has become widely regarded as the standard for data sharing, but the rise of new technology has questioned its suitability and relevance.

The AI Debate: Google's Guidelines, Meta's GDPR Dispute, Microsoft's Recall Backlash
2024-06-07 11:07

Google is urging third-party Android app developers to incorporate generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) features in a responsible manner. The new guidance from the search and advertising...

Hiring Kit: GDPR Data Protection Compliance Officer
2024-05-22 16:00

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation requires every business enterprise and public authority that collects personal data from EU customers and clients to protect that data from unauthorized access. Finding ideal candidates for the GDPR data protection compliance officer position will require thorough vetting, and potential candidates may be difficult to find.