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Recent fines, enforcement cases and privacy developments relevant for SMEs.
GDPR and Real Estate: What Landlords Need to Know arrow_forward
The GDPR also applies to landlords, including private individuals with multiple properties. A Spanish landlord was fined EUR 1,200 for failing to inform a tenant. This article explains what you need to arrange.
How Not to Respond to a Bad Review: GDPR Lessons arrow_forward
A business responded to a negative online review by disclosing the customer's personal data. This resulted in a GDPR fine. What can you learn from this?
Doctor Fined for Online Registration Form arrow_forward
A doctor was fined because his online registration form collected medical data without adequate security or valid consent. What went wrong and what can you learn from it?
Photos of People on Instagram and Social Media: What Does the GDPR Say? arrow_forward
Can you post photos of employees, customers, or events on Instagram or other social media? This article explains when it is and is not allowed under the GDPR, with practical examples and enforcement cases.
12-Year-Old Girl Takes on Tech Giant TikTok Over Children's Data arrow_forward
A 12-year-old British girl was granted permission to file a class-action lawsuit against TikTok for collecting children's data without consent. What does this mean for businesses working with children's data?
B2B Marketplace Participants: Prepare for GDPR Enforcement arrow_forward
The EDPB has issued guidelines on joint controllership for marketplaces. What does this mean if you operate through a B2B platform?
Over 75% of Belgian Websites Risk Being Taken Offline arrow_forward
An analysis shows that the vast majority of Belgian websites do not meet GDPR requirements for privacy policies. What does this mean and how can you avoid problems?
Court Takes Website Offline Over Non-Compliant Privacy Policy arrow_forward
A German court ordered a website to be taken offline because its privacy policy did not meet GDPR requirements. A warning for every business with a website.
EU Research: Millions of Small Businesses Fail to Comply with GDPR arrow_forward
A European study of over 700 small businesses reveals widespread unawareness of data security and only superficial GDPR compliance. What are the findings and what can you do?
EU Wants Platforms to Play an Active Role in Privacy Compliance arrow_forward
The European Commission expects online marketplaces to actively verify whether their participants comply with the GDPR. What does this mean for businesses selling through platforms?
Hotel Guest Passports and ID Cards: Do's and Don'ts Under GDPR arrow_forward
Scanning and copying hotel guest passports and ID cards is a sensitive topic under GDPR. This article explains what hoteliers can and cannot do, with real enforcement examples and fines.