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These are the top 5 fines in March 2025.

Data protection in Europe

Data protection fines: These are the top 5 in March 2025

Anyone introducing biometric access systems should be careful: In Spain, the data protection authority AEPD has imposed a hefty fine on the Spanish soccer association LALIGA because before using

April 2, 2025

Location data and other sensitive data are sent via apps.

Data protection

Mass surveillance uncovered! Over 40,000 apps send location data

A new data set provides profound insights into the mechanisms of the data market and the vulnerability of personal data. The data set, which was passed on to the media platform

January 16, 2025

Parts of the BKA Act are unconstitutional.

Data protection in Germany

BKA Act partly unconstitutional: incompatible with fundamental right to informational self-determination

On October 1, 2024, the First Senate of the Federal Constitutional Court (BVerfG) ruled that key provisions of the Federal Criminal Police Act (BKAG) on data storage and surveillance do not comply with the

October 1, 2024

Does a data protection authority have to impose a fine for a GDPR breach?

Data protection in Europe

ECJ ruling on GDPR fines: What discretion does a data protection authority have?

Does a data protection authority have to impose a fine for a GDPR breach? The European Court of Justice has now addressed this question. From its almost Solomonic

September 27, 2024

The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris bring with them a multitude of organizational challenges.

Data protection in Europe

2024 Olympic Games in Paris: security vs. data protection

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris bring with them a multitude of organizational challenges. The French data protection authority CNIL provides an overview of the most important security measures and

July 23, 2024

The right of access is of particular importance as it enables data subjects to assert further rights. These include rectification, erasure or compensation.

Data protection in Europe

Right of access in the GDPR - current ECJ case law and EDPB guidelines

The GDPR grants data subjects the right to request information from data controllers about the processing of their data. How the European Court of Justice interprets the right of access

July 17, 2024

The EU Commission has announced its preliminary finding that Meta's "pay or consent" model violates the Digital Markets Act.

Data protection in Europe

Meta's "Pay or Consent" model: EU Commission sees violation of Digital Markets Act

The EU Commission has announced its preliminary finding that Meta's "pay or consent" model violates the Digital Markets Act. What criticism there is of the

July 5, 2024

The agreement on cross-border data traffic between the EU and Japan came into force on July 1.

Data protection in Europe

Agreement between the EU and Japan on data traffic enters into force

The agreement on cross-border data flows between the EU and Japan came into force on July 1. More on the background.

July 3, 2024

Data protection

The five highest fines in June 2024

In June, the data protection authorities in Spain and Italy were particularly active and issued large fines. The highest fine was imposed on an energy company - for

June 28, 2024

By July 12, the two Chinese online retailers Temu and Shein must provide further information on how they comply with the obligations under the Digital Services Act.

2B Advice News

DSA: Temu and Shein must provide information to EU

The EU Commission has sent formal requests for information to the online marketplaces Temu and Shein under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

June 28, 2024

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