The U.S. state of Texas has reached a settlement with Google for $1.375 billion. The agreement, led by Attorney General Ken Paxton, represents the largest settlement amount to date for data privacy violations by a single U.S. state against Google.
In April 2025, there were Spanish Fine-Weeks: None other Regulatory Authority No other authority in the EU has imposed as many fines or as high fines as the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD). The five highest fines issued in April were all imposed in Spain. Here is an overview of the violations:
10,000 euros in damages for a delayed response to a former employee’s request for information? The Duisburg Labor Court ordered a company to pay this surprisingly high sum—but was ultimately overruled by the Federal Labor Court (BAG): While the judges understood the frustration, they did not consider it sufficient grounds for awarding damages.
When is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DSFA) Is it actually required, and how can typical use cases be designed to comply with data protection regulations? In this article, we provide practical answers to the most important questions regarding the DSFA requirement.
Compliance is of central importance for companies, as it not only guarantees legal certainty, but also forms the basis for ethical and sustainable business practices. A systematically established Compliance management serves to identify and implement these requirements and ensure that they are met on a permanent basis.
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a fine of 530 million euros on the video platform TikTok. TikTok is alleged to have transferred European users' data to China and violated transparency requirements.
2B Advice is officially certified to DIN EN ISO/IEC 27001:2024 by TÜV Saarland—a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to meeting the highest standards in information security. This internationally recognized certification confirms the effectiveness and maturity of our Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Blockchain technologies open up new possibilities for decentralized data processing. However, their unique characteristics present significant data protection challenges that require careful scrutiny under the General Data Protection Regulation.
Will Schufa's long retention periods soon be history? The Cologne Higher Regional Court sees a Infringement against the GDPRif a credit agency does not promptly delete negative entries after debts have been settled. The Hessian data protection authority had approved Schufa's actions.
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