Can an individual get a GDPR fine?
In this article we’ll explore how individuals can receive fines under the UK-GDPR & EU-GDPR.
GDPR
Our GDPR articles offer in-depth coverage of this landmark regulation. We focus especially on the UK perspective. From compliance strategies to interpretations of specific articles, we provide guidance to help you navigate the complexities of GDPR and its impact on your day-to-day operations.
Can an individual get a GDPR fine?
In this article we’ll explore how individuals can receive fines under the UK-GDPR & EU-GDPR.
GDPR & Recaptcha: How to stay compliant with GDPR
In this article we will explore how to stay compliant with GDPR and PECR when using ReCaptcha. We’ll start by exploring how ReCaptcha works and the types of data that it collects.
GDPR & Google Analytics 4: What you need to know
Switching to Google Analytics 4 gives marketers & site managers a wide range benefits.
Do you need a GDPR Representative in the EU?
By the time the UK left the EU on the 1st January 2020, the European Union’s GDPR rules and been written into UK law under the Data Protection Act. The rules have stayed almost identical to the original EU GDPR text, with the exception of some local previsions relating to enforcement and action, and the …
The most common cookie banner mistakes and how to fix them
Is your cookie banner breaking the law? Probably. Most website owners will remember the rush many years ago, to comply with the “EU Cookie Law”. The original 2011 directive made cookie notices a part of internet life. But it didn’t really do much for people’s privacy. Compliance was at best — patchy. Some of us …
Security firm fined under GDPR after employee used WhatsApp to transfer personal information
On the 10th July 2020, the AEPD – Spain’s data protection authority initiated a sanctioning procedure to fine the Barcelona Airport Security Guard Association (AVSAB) under the GDPR. The case found that a member of the AVSAB security group had used WhatsApp to send messages to private phone numbers containing personal information about employees. The …
Hotel group fined approx 148,000 euros for failing to delete over 500,000 customer profiles
If you have old contacts sitting around in your CRM or email marketing software, now is the time to delete them. Because recent cases tell us, regulators are paying increasing attention to GDPR’s requirement to only keep data for as long as you need it. On the 27th of August 2020, Danish data protection authority …
Spanish Data Authority (AEPD) fines e-commerce website €3,000 for unlawful cookie practices
On 6 August 2020, the AEPD (Spain’s data authority) decided to fine Grow Beats SL, an e-commerce company that targets a young audience to sell audio equipment like earphones and speakers, €3,000 for unlawful cookie practices. The fine relates to their unlawful use of cookies on the website. Specifically, that there mechanism was established to …
