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Drones and privacy: data protection risks

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In that case, you also need to be aware of whether the data protection rules are not violated. Source: Drones and Data Protection What should companies/people who use drones do to be in compliance with privacy regulations? Once again, it depends on the type of drone and the purpose you use it for.

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Data Protection in the Workplace: Employer Guidance

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For example, in 2020, the Data Protection Authority of Hamburg imposed a 35.3 This fact became known when the H&M servers encountered a technical error, and the data on the network drive became accessible to all employees for a few hours. Read more about employer monitoring and data protection in our previous article.

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New laws of the USA on data protection in 2023

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Therefore, individual states took matters into their own hands and passed local laws to protect the privacy of their residents. Virginia The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act ( VCDPA ) was adopted in the spring of 2021 and came into force on January 01, 2023. Conclusion What does it actually mean for business?

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Regulatory Compliance and Data Protection: Navigating the Legal Landscape

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Ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations is not only a legal obligation; it’s a critical component of maintaining customer trust and safeguarding sensitive information. In 2025, several new regulations are expected to be enacted.

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Cyber Security Compliance for Legal Businesses: What You Need to Know

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Therefore, it is crucial for legal businesses to implement robust cyber security for law firm compliance measures to protect themselves and their clients. What is Cyber Security Compliance? Compliance requirements are usually set by government and regulatory bodies, as well as industry associations.

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Guidance on Privacy-Enhancing Technologies for Data Protection Compliance: Key Considerations for Organizations

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On 19 June 2023, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released new Guidance on Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) for Data Protection Compliance. Understanding PETs PETs are software and hardware systems that can help minimize use of personal data use while maximizing information security.

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DPIA – an underestimated privacy-friendly tool

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A data protection impact assessment (DPIA) sounds like something big, complicated and problematic. DPIA stands for Data Protection Impact Assessment. A DPIA is typically conducted when a new project involving the specific processing of personal data is being implemented. Well, it is true. Let’s check.