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European Data Protection Roundup – October

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Subject access requests : The possibility that companies responding to data subject access requests from individuals will have to provide copies of entire documents containing their personal data, rather than only extracts. The court concluded that the legitimate interest could have been furthered through less intrusive means.

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European Data Protection Roundup – January 2021

Debevoise Data Blog

As covered in our Annual Review , 2020 was a blockbuster year for European data protection. The decision draws parallels with the AI-related claims brought against Uber in the Netherlands , and is another example of the cross-over between data protection and employment law. The defendants did not target the UK.

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European Data Protection Roundup – August

Debevoise Data Blog

The court also struck out the claimant’s negligence claim on the grounds that: (i) case law has established that negligence cannot be pleaded alongside Data Protection Act claims; and (ii) “distress” does not constitute damage, as required for a successful negligence claim.

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Emerging Areas of Legal Practice: How Technology Has an Impact

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As deepfakes become more common and troublesome, there might be a greater role for lawyers in defending the rights and dignity of victims. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Generative AI and the greater sophistication of technology tools bring advances in automation and the simplification of many work processes across industries.

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Transfer of Data to Google Analytics as a Breach of the GDPR: Decision of the Court in Germany

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Recently, the Cologne District Court ruled that a German mobile operator’s use of Google Analytics violated the GDPR’s requirements for international data transfers. The Cologne District Court ruling only applies to the defendant in the case, Telekom Deutschland GmbH.

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European Data Protection Roundup – December 2023

Debevoise Data Blog

They are also reminded of their obligation to maintain appropriate technical and organisational measures in relation to their data processing, and may wish to review their compliance with these measures. It remains to be seen whether data protect authorities will provide guidance on how to interpret the “draw strongly” condition.

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Court of Justice of the EU Clarifies Rules on the Production of Evidence Containing Personal Data in Civil Litigation

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On January 11, 2023, the Italian Garante decided that the production in civil law proceedings of a former consultant’s email communications was unlawful under data protection law. If you have any questions about the interaction between data protection and local laws we are happy to assist.

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