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If your answer is, “to avoid fines,” that’s definitely a good reason. But it’s not the only reason. Pursuing data privacy is also the right thing to do. It builds trust. It prevents harm. The list goes on. However, for most...more
NIL, the French data privacy regulator, issued a 400,000 euro ($448,358) fine against a company for GDPR violations stemming from sensitive information collected on its website. Investigating a complaint, CNIL discovered that...more
The UK Supervisory Authority (the ICO) has had a headline-busting month. On July 9, 2019, the ICO announced its intention to fine Marriott International more than £99 million under the GDPR (General Data Protection...more
On July 8, 2019, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced its intention to fine British Airways GBP 183.39 million over a data breach in which the personal data of approximately 500,000 customers was...more
GDPR fines are seemingly like buses, you wait over a year for enforcement action by the UK’s data supervisory authority, the ICO, and then two come along at once – and with quite dramatic effect. The ICO has stretched its...more
Key Takeaways - - The proposed £183 million and £99.2 million fines against British Airways and Marriott, respectively, by the UK’s ICO emphasise: - The need for companies to maintain appropriate data protection practices...more
The ICO issued notices of intent to fine British Airways and Marriott. What happened? On 8 July 2019, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced a notice of intent to fine British Airways £183.39 million (about...more
After much anticipation, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) finally went into effect on May 25, 2018. For employers, that means some enhanced employee rights, and the risk of significant penalties for...more