In this post we will analyze a recent resolution of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) about a company sanctioned for non-compliance with the Cookie Guide (published in July 2020) on its website. The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) performs a first study of the website 1. “Reject cookies” button The Cookie Banner did not […]
The new US-EU privacy framework has arrived. On 10 July, the European Commission adopted the adequacy decision on the US-EU privacy framework. Does the new US-EU Privacy Framework comply with the adequate level of protection? The European Commission has determined that the new Privacy agreement ensures an adequate level of personal data protection, comparable to […]
The Spanish Data Protection Agency has published on 11 July 2023 the Updated Guide on the Use of Cookies. Auratech will analyse the new changes included in it, with the aim of informing the user about the importance of using cookies in accordance with the Law and this new guide. 1. Accept or Reject cookies […]
What does the General Telecommunications Law (“LGT”) say about “spam” calls? Is the end of spam calls? The General Communications Law (“LGT”) was published on 28 June 2022. In its article 66.1.b) it mentions that end users of interpersonal communications services have the right not to receive unwanted commercial calls. The exception of this precept is that […]
The fine imposed on a property agency for exposing images of minors has highlighted the importance of protecting the rights of minors. An individual filed a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency, with the aim of highlighting the violation of the rights of his minor children. Publication of images of minors The sanctioned property […]
Absence of the duty to inform when installing security cameras at work. How can I record my employees? On 18 May 2022, an individual filed a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency against his employer. He installed video surveillance cameras in the workplace without previously informing him. The processing of the complainant’s data was […]
The Catalan Data Protection Authority (Autoritat Catalana de Protecció de Dades) has sanctioned the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya for collecting biometric data from its students through face recognition, in order to verify that they were the ones who were taking the exam and not anyone else. However, what are the limits established for the processing […]
Orange fined for photographing customers’ ID cards at the time of delivering packages to their homes. Specifically, it photographed the front and back of the ID card. What was the procedure? The employee of the delivery company used to take a photograph of the ID card and gave the information to the phone company Orange, […]
What is ChatGPT? In order to answer the question “ChatGPT. Threat or partner?”we must first know the meaning of ChatGPT. It is a natural language processing tool powered by Artificial Intelligence, which allows fluent conversations similar to human ones. It also facilitates the user to perform tasks such as essays, writing emails, composing songs, analysis […]
The purpose of finding a balance between Data Protection and the need to share it is an issue that is constantly in the spotlight. Digital platforms, brands… must have access to user data in order to achieve better performance as closely as possible to the consumer’s needs. Now, what is the limit of access to […]
A cyclist was fined for taking pictures of car number Cyclist fined for taking pictures of car number. The Bavarian Data Protection Authority (DPA) found the cyclist’s action unlawful. The cyclist’s aim was to send the pictures to the police in order to fine the owners of the parked cars. However, the result obtained was different […]
The use of Microsoft 365 in German schools is now prohibited. The German Federal and State Data Protection Authorities (hereinafter DSK) have prohibited the use of the Microsoft 365 pack in German schools, due to an incompatibility between the Microsoft 365 pack and the Data Protection laws of Germany and the European Union. Report of […]
In this article we will analyse the figure of the DPO in the EU (European Union). Javier Sempere Samaniego, Data Protection Officer of the Spanish General Council of the Judicial Power, has prepared for the Spanish Professional Privacy Association (APEP) an informative note about the sanctioning resolutions adopted by the supervisory authorities that affect the […]
The ICO condened four companies for making abusive commercial calls. These companies have paid a £370,000 fine, for making more than 800,000 abusive commercial calls to individuals. These phone calls consisted in offering home repairs. They called individuals indiscriminately, including those who subscribed to the TPS (Telephone Preference Service), in order to not receive commercial […]
