GDPR: Behind consent, a universe still too often overlooked

GDPR: Behind consent, a universe still too often overlooked

When surfing on a website or using a connected object, people do not always realize the use that can be made of their personal data. Close-up on the issues related to the use of this data and on the necessary awareness of Internet users.   Internet users, mobile...

5 years of GDPR, 5 years of sanctions

5 years of GDPR, 5 years of sanctions

As the General Data Protection Regulation celebrates its 5th birthday, its application is characterised by numerous fines imposed on major American players. A look back at five eventful years. Coming into force on May 25th, 2018, GDPR is celebrating its fifth...

GDPR Sanctions: their basis explained

GDPR Sanctions: their basis explained

What are the heavy fines imposed on companies violating European obligations on the protection of personal data based on? Close-up on a mechanism that is becoming more and more expensive for Tech companies.   The total amount of penalties imposed by European...

Commercial prospecting, a strictly regulated activity by GDPR

Commercial prospecting, a strictly regulated activity by GDPR

Commercial prospecting activities comply with specific rules on the protection of personal data, even if it concerns relations between companies (BtoB). Focus on the main principles to be respected.   Commercial prospecting can take many forms: by e-mail, post,...

The delicate question of personal data within AI algorithms.

The delicate question of personal data within AI algorithms.

High consumers of personal data to train their models, artificial intelligence projects must respect a certain number of rules during their operational stages, from data collection to fully automated decisions.   Estimated at $136.6 billion in 2022, the global...

GPDR and remote working: What obligations for employers?

GPDR and remote working: What obligations for employers?

While remote working affected nearly one in four employees in 2021, companies must remain vigilant about the security of their information system, but also about the tools they make available to their employees and their managerial practices.   Since the health...

GPDR: Where to network in Europe?

GPDR: Where to network in Europe?

As a DPO, it is always interesting to meet your peers and participate in data protection events all over Europe. Associations are numerous in the Member States. We present some of them here.   Let's start with the CEDPO (Confederation of European Data Protection...