Archive for the category ‘Privacy Law’

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  Sep. 21, 2022

  Privacy in Germany: What to Consider When Using Tracking Tools

  For some, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) means strengthening user privacy against data-hungry companies; for others, it is bureaucratic dallying...
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  June 29, 2022

  New Model For Fines For GDPR Violations

  When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force more than four years ago, the introduction of fines as a penalty for data protection...
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  Dec. 30, 2021

  German Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act Simplifies Consent to Cookies

  Who isn’t familiar with this? Before you can learn about the latest developments in politics online or view the current offers in the web shop, you are asked...
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  Sep. 30, 2021

  Compensation For GDPR Damages Only in The Event of Damage That Has Actually Occurred

  Any person in Germany who has suffered damage due to GDPR violations is entitled to claim damages against the responsible company. Hence, even minor violations...
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  Sep. 30, 2021

  Do Companies in Germany Need to Report Ransomware Attacks?

  Companies in Germany are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks. Attackers use malware to restrict or altogether prevent access to company data in...
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  June 30, 2021

  EU Commission Adopts New GDPR Standard Contractual Clause

  With the new standard contractual clause, the EU Commission has introduced an important instrument for international data transfer. But what are the...
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  March 31, 2021

  No materiality threshold for damages under the GDPR?

  Damages as a sanction under the GDPR The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) empowers supervisory authorities to impose heavy fines. These fines can be...
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  Dec. 22, 2020

  Challenge in Data Protection: Data Transfer From the EU to the USA and Great Britain

  Companies within the European Union are faced with major challenges if they want to transfer personal data from the EU to the USA or the UK. A data transfer...
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  Dec. 14, 2020

  Data Protection: Companies Must Appoint an EU Representative

  Since May 25, 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires, among other things, the appointment of an EU representative for businesses with...
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  June 30, 2020

  Cookie Permissions Must Be Actively Ticked in Germany

  Nowadays, many websites use cookies to track user behavior or to display customized advertising. Anyone wishing to take advantage of the benefits associated...

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