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Facts }}}} The DPA fined a business support company with 80,000 euros for transferring personal data from its employees to a third party without the proper legal basis, in violation of Art. 6 (1) GDPR.The DPA fined a customer support provider €80,000 for unlawfully transferring its employees’ private phone numbers to its business customer without a valid legal basis. == English Summary ==== English Summary == === Facts ====== Facts === MAJOREL SP SOLUTIONS, S.A. (the controller) entered into an

|Initial_Contributor=xz|Initial_Contributor=xz || }}}}The DPA held that the daughter of a deceased patient could not request access under Article 15 GDPR from a hospital regarding her deceased father’s cause of death, as the information refers to her father and the right of access is a strictly personal and non-transferable right. The DPA held that a hospital did not violate [[Article 15 GDPR]] by not providing information on the medical cause of death, as the request did not concern the data su

Facts: The data protection authority (DPA) ruled that a gambling operator had lawfully transferred data to a processor for the purpose of sending invitations to sporting events, but found that the responsible party had violated its transparency obligations by failing to inform the data subject about the categories of recipients of the data. The DPA also ruled that the operator of a gambling website had lawfully transferred data to a processor for the purpose of sending invitations to sporting events, as the engagement of a processor does not require a separate legal basis. However, the court...

Facts }}}} The DPA held that a gambling operator lawfully transferred data to a processor for sending invitations to sporting events, but found that the controller breached transparency obligations by not informing the data subject about the categories of data recipients.The DPA held that the operator of a gambling site lawfully transferred data to a processor for sending invitations to sporting events since the engagement of a processor does not require a separate legal basis. However, the cour

Holding |Publication Date=05.01.2026|Publication Date=05.01.2026 |Year=|Year= |Fine=400,000|Fine=300,000 |Currency=EUR|Currency=EUR }}}} The data protection authority has imposed a fine of 400,000 euros on a telecommunications company for the unlawful transfer of ownership of a mobile phone subscription and the issuance of a dual SIM card without proper identity verification, violating [[Article 6 of the GDPR|Article 6 of the GDPR]], following a fraud case involving the exchange of a SIM card. The data protection authority has imposed a fine of 400,000 euros on a telecommunications company for the unlawful transfer of ownership of a mobile phone subscription and the issuance of a dual SIM card.

(1) Stimulering van gedragscodes en toezichthoudende instanties: * EDPB, 'Richtlijnen 1/2019 over gedragscodes en toezichthoudende instanties in overeenstemming met Verordening 2016/679', 4 juni 2019 (versie 2.0) (beschikbaar hier), en * EDPB, 'Richtlijnen 1/2019 over gedragscodes en toezichthoudende instanties in overeenstemming met Verordening 2016/679', 4 juni 2019 (versie 2.0) (beschikbaar [https://www.edpb.europa.eu/sites/default/files/files/file1/edpb_guidelines_201901_v2.0_codesofconduct_en.pdf hier]), en * E

(1) Promotion of codes of conduct and supervisory authorities: * EDPB, 'Guidelines 1/2019 on codes of conduct and supervisory authorities pursuant to Regulation 2016/679', June 4, 2019 (version 2.0) (available here), and * EDPB, 'Guidelines 1/2019 on codes of conduct and supervisory authorities pursuant to Regulation 2016/679', June 4, 2019 (version 2.0) (available at [https://www.edpb.europa.eu/sites/default/files/files/file1/edpb_guidelines_201901_v2.0_codesofconduct_en.pdf here]), and * E

(1) Encouragement of CoC <u>EDPB Guidelines</u>:<u>EDPB Guidelines</u>: * EDPB, ‘Guidelines 1/2019 on Codes of Conduct and Monitoring Bodies under Regulation 2016/679’, 4 June 2019 (Version 2.0) (available here), and * EDPB, ‘Guidelines 1/2019 on Codes of Conduct and Monitoring Bodies under Regulation 2016/679’, 4 June 2019 (Version 2.0) (available [https://www.edpb.europa.eu/sites/default/files/files/file1/edpb_guidelines_201901_v2.0_codesofconduct_en.pdf here]), and * E

La Commission européenne constatant que le Royaume-Uni continue d’assurer un niveau de protection substantiellement équivalent à celui de l’Union européenne, les transferts de données personnelles depuis l'UE vers ce pays tiers peuvent s’effectuer sans encadrement spécifique.

TikTok continues to send user data, including to China. This practice contradicts a joint decision by European data protection authorities, who have determined that the transfer of this data is unlawful. Since yesterday, TikTok has been displaying a warning to users about how the company handles their data. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) emphasizes the importance of people understanding what this means for their privacy.

As instability in the US legal system becomes undeniable and the US shows open signs of hostility towards the EU, it is time to reconsider where our data is flowing

Brussel, 3 december - Tijdens de plenaire vergadering van december heeft het Europees Comité voor gegevensbescherming (EDPB) gisteren een online bijeenkomst gehouden met commissarissen en vertegenwoordigers van nationale autoriteiten voor gegevensbescherming (DPAs) uit de landen en de organisatie die een besluit hebben over voldoende bescherming binnen de EU. Deze bijeenkomst was de tweede van dit soort, na de eerste bijeenkomst in oktober 2024. Een besluit over voldoende bescherming is een belangrijk instrument in de EU-wetgeving inzake gegevensbescherming, dat de vrije uitwisseling van persoonsgegevens mogelijk maakt vanuit de EU.

Brussels, 3 December - As part of its December’s plenary meeting, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) held yesterday an online meeting with Commissioners and representatives of Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) from the countries and the organisation with an EU adequacy decision. This meeting marked the second of its kind, following the first gathering in October 2024. An adequacy decision is a key-mechanism in EU data protection legislation which allows free flow of personal data from Eu

Brussels, December 3rd - During its plenary meeting in December, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) held an online meeting yesterday with commissioners and representatives from national data protection authorities (DPAs) from the countries and organizations that have made a decision regarding adequate protection within the EU. This meeting was the second of its kind, following the first meeting in October 2024. A decision on adequate protection is an important instrument in EU data protection legislation, enabling the free flow of personal data from within the EU.

Brussels, 5 November - During its latest plenary, the EDPB adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s draft decision on the adequate level of protection of personal data in Brazil.* Once adopted, the decision will ensure that personal data can flow freely from Europe to Brazil and that individuals can retain control over their data. In its opinion, requested by the Commission, the EDPB assesses whether the Brazilian data protection framework and the rules on government access to personal da

Brussels, November 5th - During its latest plenary meeting, the EDPB (European Data Protection Board) issued an opinion on the draft decision by the European Commission regarding the adequate level of protection for personal data in Brazil.* Once this decision is adopted, it will ensure that personal data can be freely transferred from Europe to Brazil, and that individuals can maintain control over their data. In this opinion, which was prepared at the request of the Commission, the EDPB assesses whether the Brazilian data protection framework and the rules regarding government access to personal data...

Brussels, October 20th - During its latest plenary meeting, the EDPB (European Data Protection Board) adopted two opinions on the draft decisions of the European Commission regarding the extension of the validity of the decisions on the adequacy of the United Kingdom, as stipulated in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Law Enforcement Directive (LED), until December 2031. The EDPB opinions, requested by the Commission under Article 70(1)(s) of the GDPR and Article 51(1)(g) of the LED, address the proposed six-year extension of the two decisions on the adequacy of the United Kingdom, which are currently due to expire.

Brussels, 20 October - During its latest plenary, the EDPB adopted two opinions on the European Commission’s draft decisions on the extension of the validity of the UK adequacy decisions under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Law Enforcement Directive (LED) until December 2031.* The EDPB opinions, requested by the Commission as per Art. 70(1) (s) GDPR and Art. 51(1) (g) LED, address the proposed six-year extension of the two UK adequacy decisions which are set to expire in D

Brussels, October 10th - In preparation for the planned launch of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on October 12, 2025, the Coordinating Supervisory Committee (CSC) will integrate the EES system into its scope of responsibility. This system registers individuals who are not citizens of the Schengen area and who are traveling with a short-stay visa, or travelers who do not require a visa. The EES is a large-scale IT system developed by the EU to prevent irregular migration and enhance security within the Schengen area. Functionality: The EES will gradually...

Brussels, 10 October - On the occasion of the upcoming entry into operation of the EU Entry Exit System (EES) on 12 October 2025, the Coordinated Supervision Committee (CSC) will include the EES system under its scope. This system registers non-Schengen nationals travelling with a short stay visa or travellers who are visa exempt. The EES is a large scale IT systems developed by the EU to prevent irregular migration and enhance security in the Schengen area. How it works The EES gradually replac

Brussel, 10 oktober - In aanloop naar de geplande ingebruikname van het EU-inreis- en -uitreissysteem (EES) op 12 oktober 2025, zal de Coördinerende Toezichtcommissie (CSC) het EES-systeem opnemen binnen haar verantwoordelijkheid. Dit systeem registreert personen die niet tot de Schengenzone behoren en die reizen met een kort verblijfvisum, of reizigers die geen visum nodig hebben. Het EES is een grootschalig IT-systeem dat door de EU is ontwikkeld om irreguliere migratie te voorkomen en de veiligheid in het Schengengebied te verhogen. Werking: Het EES zal geleidelijk aan...

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Government response regarding the viability of the EU-US agreements on data privacy and the potential consequences for the transfer of sensitive personal data from Europe to US services.

> Thirteen non-EU countries sometimes accept “social media profiles and phone contacts” as evidence of identity for the purpose of deportations, according to an internal European Commission assessment of third country cooperation on readmission.

> Personal data protection and whistleblowing are two different topics — different regulations with different purposes, scope and requirements. But, in fact, they are closer than they seem, especially for practical reasons. Both data protection governance and whistleblowing systems are often exercised by the same unit —  the compliance department — or even by the same person. This solution offers several advantages, but also some problematic points that need to be highligh

Meta plant om de gebruiksvoorwaarden en privacyverklaringen voor gebruikers in het Verenigd Koninkrijk te wijzigen, meldt Bloomberg. Gebruikers van Facebook, Instagram en WhatsApp in het Verenigd Koninkrijk behouden hun datarechten onder de Britse Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming (AVG), terwijl het bedrijf gebruikersgegevens verplaatst buiten de jurisdictie van de Europese Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming (AVG). Een woordvoerder van Meta zei dat de wijzigingen, die gepland waren na het Brexit-akkoord van het Verenigd Koninkrijk in 2020, "de manier waarop we de gegevens van Britse gebruikers behandelen niet veranderen." Deze stap...

> Meta plans to change its terms of service and privacy notices for U.K. users, Bloomberg reports. U.K. Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users will retain data rights under the U.K. General Data Protection Regulation while the company moves user data out of the EU General Data Protection Regulation's jurisdiction. A Meta spokesperson said the updates, which were planned following the U.K.'s 2020 Brexit agreement, "don't change the way we treat UK users’ data." The move als

Under Clause 14 of the Data Transfer SCCs, the data importer must carry out a transfer risk assessment to verify whether the laws and practices of the receiving third country could prevent the data importer from complying with the Data Transfer SCCs. If the risk assessment shows that the Data Transfer SCCs alone will not ensure an essentially equivalent level of protection for the personal data in the receiving third country, supplementary safeguards will need to be implemented, such as end-to-e

Data ownership proposals are misguided and would be self-defeating if implemented. Instead, privacy law reform should focus on strengthening ongoing use restrictions over personal data, according to this article.

> Legally, until an adequacy determination is granted, companies should continue to follow the European Data Protection Board’s recommendations on measures that supplement transfer tools. But, once the EU is named as a “qualifying state” (assuming it will be) and complaints can be summited, this should become less daunting. The EDPB recommendations state that companies must “assess if there is anything in the law or practice of the third country that may impinge on the effectiveness of the appro

Juridisch gezien moeten bedrijven, totdat een beoordeling van voldoende bescherming is verstrekt, de aanbevelingen van het Europees Comité voor gegevensbescherming (EDPB) blijven volgen met betrekking tot maatregelen die aanvullend zijn op de transferinstrumenten. Echter, zodra de EU wordt aangewezen als een "erkende staat" (uitgaande van het feit dat dit zal gebeuren) en klachten kunnen worden ingediend, zou dit minder complex moeten worden. De aanbevelingen van het EDPB stellen dat bedrijven moeten "onderzoeken of er iets is in de wet- of praktijk van het derde land dat de effectiviteit van de goedkeuring kan beïnvloeden."

> Privacybescherming is niet absoluut. Dat staat zelfs letterlijk zo in de privacywetgeving. De AVG bevat daarom ook allerlei uitzonderingen. Een van de uitzonderingen die enkele keren terugkomt in de AVG ziet op de verwerking van persoonsgegevens in het kader van "de instelling, uitoefening of onderbouwing van een rechtsvordering". Tot op heden was echter niet heel erg duidelijk wat die woorden nu precies betekenen. Een recente uitspraak van de Afdeling bestuursrechtspraak van de Raad van State

Het netwerk European Digital Rights (EDRi) heeft een position paper gepubliceerd over het voorgestelde Europees regelgevend kader voor geautomatiseerde gegevensuitwisseling ter bevordering van de samenwerking tussen politie, bekend als "Prüm II". Dit omvat momenteel voornamelijk een netwerk voor gegevensuitwisseling (waarbij nationale DNA-databases, vingerafdrukken en voertuigregistraties met elkaar worden verbonden). Het voorziet in een uitbreiding van dit netwerk, waarbij gezichtsherkenningstechnologie wordt toegevoegd en, op vrijwillige basis, "politiedossiers". Het position paper werpt verschillende belangrijke vragen op over...

The GDPR incorporates the RBA for all obligations of the controller in the GDPR. Where the transfer rules are stated as obligations of the controller (rather than as absolute principles), the RBA of Article 24 therefore applies. Other than the DPAs assume, this is not contradicted by the ECJ in Schrems II nor by the EDPB recommendations on additional measures following the Schrems II judgment, according to Lokke Moerel, Professor of Global ICT Law at Tilburg University and a Dutch Cyber Security

De AVG (Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming) omvat de verantwoordingsplicht (RBA) voor alle verplichtingen van de verantwoordelijke partij zoals die in de AVG zijn vastgelegd. Waar de overdrachtsregels worden beschreven als verplichtingen van de verantwoordelijke partij (in plaats van als absolute principes), is de verantwoordingsplicht van artikel 24 dus van toepassing. Volgens Lokke Moerel, professor in het internationaal ICT-recht aan de Universiteit van Tilburg en expert op het gebied van cyberbeveiliging, wordt dit niet tegengesproken door het vonnis van het Europees Hof van Justitie in de zaak Schrems II, noch door de aanbevelingen van het EDPB (European Data Protection Board) over aanvullende maatregelen na het vonnis Schrems II.

The CLOUD Act agreements between the US and UK will likely improve the digital privacy rights of US and UK citizens, but they will further undermine these rights for Third Country Persons (eg from EU). The US and UK should voluntarily extend Fourth Amendment and Article 8 protections to these persons, according to an article in the Brooklyn Journal of International Law.

De CLOUD-akkoorden tussen de VS en het Verenigd Koninkrijk zullen waarschijnlijk de digitale privacyrechten van burgers van de VS en het VK verbeteren, maar ze zullen deze rechten verder aantasten voor personen uit derde landen (bijvoorbeeld uit de EU). Volgens een artikel in het Brooklyn Journal of International Law zouden de VS en het VK vrijwillig de bescherming van het Vierde Amendement en artikel 8 uitbreiden tot deze personen.

De Deense Autoriteit voor Persoonsgegevens heeft onderzoek gedaan naar het instrument Google Analytics en de bijbehorende instellingen, evenals de voorwaarden waaronder het instrument wordt aangeboden. Op basis van dit onderzoek concludeert de Deense Autoriteit voor Persoonsgegevens dat het instrument, zonder aanvullende maatregelen, niet op een wettelijke manier kan worden gebruikt. Wettelijk gebruik vereist de implementatie van aanvullende maatregelen, naast de instellingen die door Google worden aangeboden.

The Danish Data Protection Agency has looked into the tool Google Analytics and its settings, and the terms under which the tool is provided. On the basis of this review, the Danish Data Protection Agency concludes that the tool cannot, without more, be used lawfully. Lawful use requires the implementation of supplementary measures in addition to the settings provided by Google.

> The fine is the result of an investigation that began in 2020 and focused on the company’s processing of children’s personal data. Based on press reports, the investigation focused on children between the ages of 13 and 17 who were allowed to operate business or creator Instagram accounts. As a result, children’s phone numbers and email addresses were publicly accessible.

> The current version of the Bill seeks to maintain the majority of key principles that underpin the UK data protection law framework, while at the same time modifying certain key provisions in relation to accountability, lawful grounds for processing, data subject access requests and cookies, amongst others. A [consolidated redline version of the UK GDPR by Hogan Lovells](https://www.engage.hoganlovells.com/knowledgeservices/attachment_dw.action?attkey=FRbANEucS95NMLRN47z%2BeeOgEFCt8EGQJsWJiCH

"Op basis van de feiten van de zaak, zien wij niet hoe [Meta] haar overdracht van persoonsgegevens na de uitspraak in de zaak Schrems II had kunnen voortzetten als ze zich had gehouden aan de AVG," staat er in het bezwaar van de Noorse autoriteit.

> “Based on the facts of the case, we do not see how [Meta] could have continued its personal data transfers following the Schrems II judgment had it acted in accordance with the GDPR,” the Norwegian objection reads.

> The proposed fine follows complaints filed by privacy NGO ‘Privacy International’ against Criteo. […] Under the CNIL’s sanction procedure, Criteo has the right to respond to the report, both with respect to the alleged infringements and the proposed sanction.

De voorgestelde boete volgt op klachten die de privacyorganisatie "Privacy International" heeft ingediend tegen Criteo. [...] In het kader van de sanctieprocedure van de CNIL heeft Criteo het recht om te reageren op het rapport, zowel met betrekking tot de vermeende overtredingen als de voorgestelde sanctie.

Op 21 juni 2022 heeft het Gerechtshof van de Europese Unie (Groot Beschouwingscollege) een baanbrekende uitspraak gedaan waarin het het EU-regime voor het verzamelen en gebruiken van gegevens van reizigers bevestigde, mits dit strikt wordt geïnterpreteerd in overeenstemming met de fundamentele rechten van de EU. Bovendien is het zonder onderscheid verwerken van deze gegevens bij vluchten die uitsluitend binnen de EU plaatsvinden verboden, tenzij er een dreiging van terrorisme bestaat. Over het algemeen moeten de gegevens van de passagiers ook binnen zes maanden worden verwijderd.

> In a landmark ruling of 21 June 2022, the CJEU (Grand Chamber), upheld the EU’s regime to collect and use records of travellers, provided that it is strictly interpreted in line with the EU’s fundamental rights. In addition, indiscriminate processing of the data in cases of flights carried out only within the EU is banned unless there is a threat of terrorism. In general, the passengers’ data must also be deleted after six months at the latest.

> A firehose of sensitive data from your vehicle is flowing to a group of companies you’ve probably never heard of

The European Commission faces a lawsuit over allegations it is violating its own data protection rules by transferring citizens’ personal data on one of its websites to Amazon Web Services in the United States.

The European Commission is to face a lawsuit over allegations it is violating its own data protection rules when transferring citizens' personal data from one of its websites to the United States.