Data Protection

Imagine being held in a store under suspicion of shoplifting; now imagine that not only did you do nothing wrong, but you learn you’re being detained because of a faulty …

Germany is embarking on a comprehensive reform of its data protection laws, with a particular focus on regulating credit reporting agencies such as Schufa. This initiative aims to fortify consumer …

The Global Landscape of Data Protection The globe has never been as interconnected as it is right now. With the significant development of technology over recent years, the way we …

HelloFresh sent 79 million spam emails and 1 million spam texts in seven months Customers were not fully aware of what they were opting into, marking a “clear breach of …

The EU One-Stop-Shop Mechanism The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has recently finalized guidelines on identifying the lead supervisory authority (LSA), shedding light on the conditions for utilizing the One-Stop-Shop …

Late last year, a Dutch consumer rights group sued Amazon, claiming that the company illegally tracks users’ online activity without their permission, an allegation eerily similar to a 2021 case …

Ensuring the protection of residents’ personal data is a critical responsibility for housing organizations, companies, and landlords. This article delves into the intricacies of data protection in the housing sector, …

OpenAI worked in the last few weeks to address rising concerns about its AI technology within the European Union. Focused on privacy issues, particularly under scrutiny in Italy and Poland, …

In a significant development, Google has reached a preliminary settlement in a long-standing class action lawsuit that accused the tech giant of misleading consumers regarding their privacy while using the …

The EDPB considers that the application of the GDPR in the first 5 and a half years has been successful. During its latest plenary, the EDPB adopted its contribution to …