Pseudonymization Under GDPR: What Is Enough for Compliance?
When selecting the right technical measures to protect your data, pseudonymization is often a preferred option. This process is not only recommended by the GDPR but, in some cases, even required to be deemed compliant. Recently, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published guidelines on pseudonymization to provide a clearer definition of the process, outline […]
EU Representative: Tasks and Advantages
An EU representative serves as the main contact point for non-EU companies. It handles communication with data subjects and supervisory authorities. This includes matters related to data processing and GDPR compliance. This role is public. According to GDPR, you must display your representative’s contact details in a noticeable place. Add them to your website or […]
DPO role in AI projects
With the development of any modern, ambitious business, sooner or later, a question of implementing AI arises. Besides, today’s technological service market is still one of the most innovative and unpredictable in the world. Therefore, to keep your AI solution competitive, you must put a lot of effort into it, firstly ensuring lawfulness and user […]
DPO and Education: safeguarding student privacy
In today’s world, where technology is increasingly integrated into education, safeguarding student privacy has never been more crucial. Schools, universities, and learning platforms handle vast amounts of data, from academic records to personal details, making them prime targets for privacy regulations such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the General Data […]
Why does every MedTech company need a Data Protection Officer?
The healthcare industry worldwide has profited enormously from digitalisation. AI and other technologies have also advanced its reach and services. However, these developments require a thorough approach to data protection and patient privacy. Patients’ sensitive personal data might be misused without carefully considering compliance standards, and data breaches might cause irreversible harm. The critical need […]
DPO and Retail: is the match possible?
More than six years have passed since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force. However, some aspects of this legal act, such as the obligation to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO), still need to be clarified for many people and businesses, including those in retail. In this article, we will answer the […]
GDPR vs PIPL: role of DPO
The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is the key to your compliance with data protection laws. The importance of this function is emphasised in many jurisdictions, which have different visions of the role and requirements for DPOs. We will now have a look at some basic similarities and differences between the European Union’s General Data Protection […]
The Day-to-Day Work of a DPO
The concept of the Data Protection Officer or DPO was already known before the GDPR was introduced. However, with the coming into force of Europe’s main personal data protection framework, the role of the DPO has become more important for both large companies and emerging startups. The GDPR reveals the following aspects of this concept: […]
What to Expect from Your DPO-as-a-Service Provider
A Data Protection Officer (or DPO) is a professional overseeing (but not being responsible for) your organisation’s privacy culture. Whether they are an outsourced provider or an in-house specialist, their tasks are the same as defined in Article 39 GDPR: In brief, the Data Protection Officer is a person to go to in case of […]
The benefits of outsourcing your DPO function
Why are you outsourcing the data protection officer’s work? Usually, there are several reasons simultaneously at work: These are just a handful of examples. Every business has its own set of reasons to turn to a data protection firm instead of expanding its core team – they even may have a privacy expert in-house and […]