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German Data Protection Authorities on Asset Deals: Restrictions on Data Transfers Under GDPR

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The German Data Protection Conference (DSK) on September 11, 2024 published guidance on asset deals (the Guidelines) that distinguishes between various stages of a sale process and the relevant personal data that can be...more

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ZD-Interview: Drei Blickwinkel auf Geldbußen wegen Datenschutzverstößen

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Die Verhängung von Geldbußen nach Art. 83 DS-GVO nimmt in der Praxis eine immer wichtigere Stellung ein. Deutsche und andere europäische Aufsichtsbehörden verhängen immer mehr und höhere Bußgelder wegen Datenschutzverstößen. ...more

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DSK publishes decision on access by third country public authorities to data processed by processors in the EEA

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The German Data Protection Conference of supervisory authorities (DSK) issued a decision on how to evaluate the risk of personal data being accessed by non-EEA public authorities, or by a parent company, when processed by a...more

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Germany – Schrems II: German court overturns presumption of international data transfer from EU-subsidiary to non-EU parent...

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On 13 July 2022, the Public Procurement Chamber of the German state of Baden-Württemberg (the Public Procurement Chamber) issued a decision confirming that personal data processed by an EU subsidiary of a parent entity...more

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The New European Approach to Calculating Fines for Data Protection Breaches - Will it be More Predictable and Consistent?

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On May 12, 2022, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published its long-awaited Guidelines 04/2022 on the calculation of fines under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). After many data protection authorities...more

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Germany Updates Privacy Guidance through Unfair Competition Act

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The German Conference of DPAs (the DSK) has released new (legally non-binding) detailed Guidelines dated February 18, 2022 with respect to direct marketing in Germany. ...more

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German Court grants non-material GDPR damages following data breach

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In a recent judgment, the District Court Munich I granted a data subject compensation under Article 82 GDPR for non-material damages suffered as a result of an unauthorized third-party access to the subject's personal data....more

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Datenschutz vor Gericht - rechtssichere Reaktion auf Datenpannen, Cyber Security-Vorfälle und sonstige mögliche...

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Immer häufiger müssen Gerichte über Verfahren wegen tatsächlichen oder behaupteten Bußgeldverstößen entscheiden. Hierbei geht es oft um sehr hohe Beträge und erhebliche persönliche Haftung für die beteiligten...more

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German court drastically reduces GDPR fine

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Germany has seen a couple of record GDPR fines since the German Data Protection Authorities (DPA) issued their guidance paper on how to measure GDPR fines in October 2019. One of these DPA sanctions was recently subject to...more

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Tesla-Fahrzeuge sind wie Elefanten - umweltfreundlich und mit einem langen Daten-Gedächtnis ausgestattet

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Zusammenfassung des Gutenachtens über die Datenverarbeitung und den Datenschutz bei Tesla Fahrzeugen vom 19.10.2020 - „Tesla-Fahrzeuge sind dauernd aktive Datenschleudern mit Langzeitgedächtnis.“ (Weichert, Gutachten über...more

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They might be seen as green, but Teslas are like elephants – they never forget

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Summary of expert opinion on data processing and data protection in Tesla vehicles of 19 October 2020 - “Teslas continuously gush data and have a long memory” (translation of Weichert, Gutachten über Datenverarbeitung und...more

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Germany: New case-law on immaterial damages for GDPR infringements

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When it comes to infringements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the first thing that comes to mind are proceedings and fines imposed by the data protection authorities. It is often neglected that GDPR...more

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Die Rechtsprechung der Arbeitsgerichte unter der DSGVO: Auf was sollten Unternehmen achten?

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Die Vorgaben der DSGVO gelten bekanntlich auch für Datenverarbeitungen im Beschäftigungskontext. Viele Rechtsfrage warten in diesem Bereich noch auf eine gerichtliche Klärung....more

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Guidance Released From German Data Protection Authority: Time to Review EU Data Transfer Mechanisms

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In the wake of Schrems II, the July 16, 2020, decision from the European Court of Justice that invalidated the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield as a legal means of data transfer between the European Union and the United States,...more

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COVID-19: What Companies Need to Know About Data Privacy

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Effective measures to combat data risks resulting from COVID-19 include processing personal data, but companies must balance privacy rights and employee health. German data protection authorities have published initial...more

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Guidance from E.U. Supervisory Authorities on Data Processing in a Time of COVID-19

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The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and a number of European data protection supervisory authorities have recently issued guidance on processing personal data, including special categories of personal data (i.e., health...more

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A Survival Guide for GDPR Enforcement Actions from a German Perspective – How to Assess and Mitigate Fines for GDPR Violations

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Since the first enforcement actions have been initiated, some with significant fines, many companies may find themselves somewhat at a loss as they may not fully know how to assess the risks involved and how to react should...more

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New law decreases the number of companies required to designate a Data Protection Officer in Germany

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On June 28, 2019, the German parliament (Bundestag) passed new legislation imposing several changes to the current German Federal Data Protection Act (“BDSG”). Although many of the changes addressed privacy aspects of...more

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GDPR Enforcement Update: Increasing Fines Expected from German DPAs | HL Chronicle of Data Protection

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Many companies have been struggling with GDPR implementation over the past two years, putting much effort into new roles, privacy concepts, and workflows. ...more

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GDPR Enforcement Update: Increasing Fines Expected from German DPAs

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Many companies have been struggling with GDPR implementation over the past two years, putting much effort into new roles, privacy concepts, and workflows. ...more

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German States Issue 41 Fines For GDPR Violations

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A total of 41 fines have reportedly been issued for GDPR violations across the various German states. Violations included: A clinic accidentally handed over a copy of a severely handicapped person’s ID card to the wrong...more

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Jones Day Global Privacy & Data Security Update | Vol. 19

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On the heels of the European Union's General Data Protection law, which went into effect in May 2018, California has enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")—the result of an 11th-hour compromise between...more

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German DPA Announces GDPR Compliance Survey of Large Companies – Translation Provided

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Following a two-year grace period, EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force on May 25, 2018. For many companies, preparing for the GDPR was a multi-year project involving multiple teams and input or...more

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German DPAs Issue DPIA Blacklists; Many Companies Likely to be Affected

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The GDPR entered into force on May 25, 2018. One of the GDPR’s core going-forward obligations is the duty to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) over processing activities that create a “high risk” to...more

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German DPAs Publish Model GDPR Processing Records – Translations Provided

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In just under 100 days, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enters into force. One of the major changes the GDPR introduces is a duty for in-scope controllers and processors to maintain written records of their...more

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