Checklist: When the police call - Information to authorities
It is not uncommon for the police to contact companies in order to clarify facts. In doing so, the authorities request the transmission of video surveillance recordings, IP addresses, names of drivers of the company car or similar personal data. But when...
Sanctions for data protection breaches - What is the threat now?
The nightmare of every data protectionist: a data protection breach has occurred. Everyone immediately thinks of fines and legal proceedings, but what are the real legal dangers of a data protection breach and how can they be avoided? Sanctions by...
When do regulators become dangerous?
Everyone involved in data protection under the GDPR fears the threat of fines in the event of a breach. In contrast, the other sanctions provided for in the GDPR receive little attention. Here you will get an overview of possible sanctions and how they can help your...
ECJ: Passenger monitoring goes too far
According to a decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the previous passenger surveillance of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) goes too far. According to the ruling, storage without any reason, as took place from August 2018 to April 2022, is inadmissible. Learn here the...
Schrems against Google
The data protection organization "Noyb" of Austrian activist Max Schrems has filed a complaint with the French data protection authority CNIL against advertising emails from Google. The subject of the complaint is paid advertising emails that Google sends to users'...
Tesla: Guard mode continues to cause discussion
Vehicles from the American manufacturer Tesla can use the "guard mode" function to monitor their surroundings even when parked and switched off. After the Berlin police took the first step and therefore installed the vehicles on their own...
When nothing works anymore - risk of cyber attack
Cyber attacks repeatedly lead to entire companies being paralyzed for days. Here you can find out what you need to know about cybercrime and how you can protect your company with five simple measures. Who does cybercrime affect? Contrary to popular...
Data in a third country: access risk already contrary to data protection?
At the latest since the Schrems II ruling, it has become clear that the transfer of data to countries outside the EU (third countries) can be problematic under data protection law. But is the risk of transfer to a third country sufficient? This view is...
First legally binding judgment on damages due to data leak - Scalable must pay
The Munich-based fintech company Scalable had to report a data leak in October 2020. In December 2021, the Munich Regional Court awarded a plaintiff damages for non-material loss. Scalable has now withdrawn the appeal it filed. What does...
Data breach due to privacy notices?
Every website that complies with data protection regulations must have a data protection notice. But how do you design them correctly? And what happens if they do not comply with the applicable data protection law? Find out everything you need to know here. Content of data protection notices According to Art. 13 DSGVO...
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