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First GDPR fine for insecure whistleblowing system in Italy

The Garante issued a GDPR fine in Italy against a University due to the lack of privacy-related security measures of their whistleblowing system.

Feb 2020

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The launch of the eSerie A of esports and the impact of advergaming

The eSerie A of esports has now been launched, unveiling new questions on potential legal issues relating to advergaming.

Feb 2020

Direct marketing and privacy consent, opt-in messages allowed in Italy?

It is possible to send opt-in messages to request privacy consent to direct marketing communications in Italy according to the Court of Rome.

Jan 2020

€ 114 M GDPR fines issued according to DLA Piper Data Breach Survey 2020

€ 114 million of GDPR fines were imposed, and over 160,000 data breach notifications occurred according to DLA Piper Data Breach Report 2020.

Jan 2020

GDPR fine in Belgium for cookies obliges to a strict approach

The first GDPR fine for lack of compliance of cookies is issued in Belgium, where the regulator also sent a warning to the market.

Jan 2020

Privacy by design, how to do it at the time of the GDPR?

Privacy by design is one of the pillars of the GDPR, but how shall it be done in practice to comply with it fully? The EDPB guidelines on the topic support the assessment.

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Contracting esports players, its peculiaries and how to deal with them

There are prominent differences between contracting esports and sports players, which might have long term negative consequences, if not considered.

Data transfers safe following ECJ advocate general opinion, but with potential chaos ahead

The opinion of the advocate general on the Schrems II case might lead to uncertainties on data transfers when a clear privacy law framework is, on the contrary, necessary for the digital economy.

CCTV cameras under strict data protection law obligations

CCTV cameras and in general, video surveillance systems are exponentially becoming intrusive but generate substantial data protection law issues according to the EDPB.

How Brexit impacts your European privacy strategy

Brexit might be a relevant change for the privacy strategy of several companies, especially those headquartered in the UK, which could consider to change it.