Beware of new standard contractual clauses when transferring personal data outside the EU!
The European Commission has adopted two implementing regulations with significant impact on personal data processing. Effective from 27 June 2021, it is possible to use new standard…
The Office for Personal Data Protection advises data controllers on personal data protection impact assessment
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has introduced a new obligation for data controllers: to carry out a
Detailed guidance on consent under GDPR
At the beginning of May 2020, the European Data Protection Board (formerly the Article 29 Working Party) issued new guidelines on obtaining and proving consent with personal
Can employers take employees’ temperatures before they enter the workplace?
As the measures adopted to avoid the spread of COVID-19 are loosened, employees can gradually return to their workplaces. The Office for Personal Data Protection (OPDP) has dealt with the…
Personal data processing during a pandemic – the Office for Personal Data Protection’s perspective
During a declared state of emergency, there is always the danger that public authorities may excessively infringe on citizens’ rights and freedoms – and this also applies to the protection of their personal
Prevention of COVID-19 at the workplace and personal data processing
Under the current stressful conditions, most businesses struggle with the most critical issues such as the restriction of demand and the protection of the health of their employees. But even during difficult times, they must not forget their…
Another extreme penalty for insufficient personal data protection
1&1 Telecom GmbH, a German mobile service operator, was fined EUR 9.6 million for the failure to implement sufficient technical and organisational measures to protect the personal data of…
Access to workplace with fingerprint or face recognition? Office for Personal Data Protection to prepare legislation
Technologies processing the biometric data of employees are spreading. The use of fingerprints or face recognition to check workplace attendance is becoming increasingly frequent. The…