A Fresh Perspective on Data Protection and Damages -
Opening statements by Peter Hense at a University of Vienna panel titled "EU Future Talks, Non-Material Damages for GDPR Violations: Quo Vadis Österreichische Post...more
"Artificial intelligence" is a buzzword on everyone's lips. After attending the seminar, participants are able to have a relaxed say when it comes to fascinating technological developments. You gain insights that enable you...more
The article highlights the privacy concerns surrounding the use of cameras in monitoring public spaces and how these issues are particularly relevant in Europe, where privacy is a fundamental aspect of the legal culture. The...more
Spirit Legal vertritt vzbv in Musterfeststellungsklage gegen Parship -
Der Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband e. V. (vzbv) hat Musterfeststellungsklage gegen die PE Digital GmbH als Betreiberin der...more
In light of the “changed security policy situation” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Norwegian data protection regulator recently encouraged any company that exports personal data to Russia and Ukraine to review...more
3/30/2022
/ China ,
Data Protection ,
Data Transfers ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Exports ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
NATO ,
Personal Information ,
Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) ,
Russia ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
Supply Chain ,
Ukraine
Germany’s largest consumer protection organisation calls on Clubhouse operator Alpha Exploration Co. to cease and desist from illegal business practices and data protection violations.
According to a statement by the...more
There’s no stopping the automation of vehicle functions. OEMs’ technologies might not be progressing by leaps and bounds, but they are still evolving at a rapid pace. Not a week goes by when we don’t hear about things like...more
1/6/2021
/ Automation Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
Connected Cars ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Driverless Cars ,
EU ,
Germany ,
Innovative Technology ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Popular
“We’ve never had as many problems as with Tesla” (Tofik Ohoudi) Faulty vehicles, incorrect odometer readings and poor service: for one of Tesla’s biggest Dutch customers, enough is enough. Bios-Groep, which uses around...more
"Noch nie so viele Probleme gesehen wie bei Tesla" (Tofik Ohoudi): niederländisches Taxiunternehmen fordert 1,3 Mio. Euro Schadensersatz. Defekte Autos, falsche Kilometerleistung und schlechter Service. Einer der größten...more
CCPA / CPRA for US and EU businesses -
Deep dive on CCPA's impact on European Businesses: A webinar for German and European businesses.
Main Topics
- Is my business affected by CCPA and why?
- I am already GDPR...more
12/1/2020
/ Adtech ,
Analytics ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cookies ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Sellers ,
Do Not Sell ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Mobile Apps ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personal Information ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy ,
Webinars ,
Websites
The German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) intends to fine Tesla in Germany millions of euros. The reason for this is Tesla’s apparent failure to comply with the applicable regulations on taking back and recycling...more
11/10/2020
/ Automotive Industry ,
Batteries ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Employment Policies ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Fines ,
Germany ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Popular ,
Recycling ,
Regulatory Violations ,
Tesla
Zusammenfassung des Gutenachtens über die Datenverarbeitung und den Datenschutz bei Tesla Fahrzeugen vom 19.10.2020 -
„Tesla-Fahrzeuge sind dauernd aktive Datenschleudern mit Langzeitgedächtnis.“ (Weichert, Gutachten über...more
11/2/2020
/ Automotive Industry ,
Connected Cars ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processors ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Germany ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Surveillance ,
Tesla ,
Video Recordings
Summary of expert opinion on data processing and data protection in Tesla vehicles of 19 October 2020 -
“Teslas continuously gush data and have a long memory” (translation of Weichert, Gutachten über Datenverarbeitung und...more
11/2/2020
/ Automotive Industry ,
Connected Cars ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processors ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Germany ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Surveillance ,
Tesla ,
Video Recordings
Website and app operators are jointly liable with Facebook for violations of European data protection law -
In its judgment of 29 July 2019 (ref.C-40/17), the European Court of Justice has ruled on two essential points...more
10/14/2020
/ Code ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
Facebook ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Germany ,
Information Technology ,
Joint Liability ,
Mobile Apps ,
Popular ,
Social Media ,
Third-Party ,
Websites
A large proportion of all electrical appliances in Germany are simply thrown away, because repairing your toaster, your TV or your smartphone would be more expensive than just buying a new one. This is a waste of resources...more
In its judgment of 14 July 2020 (case no. 33 O 14041/19), Munich’s regional court I (Landgericht München I) ruled that advertising claims made by Tesla in Germany amounted to misleading commercial practices under the...more
10/8/2020
/ Advertising ,
Automation Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
Competition ,
Driverless Cars ,
EU ,
False Advertising ,
Germany ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Popular ,
Tesla
It was announced today that the Hamburg data protection authority (DPA) has imposed a fine of a whopping €35,258,707.95 on the fashion retailer H&M Hennes & Mauritz Online Shop A.B. & Co. KG, which is based in Hamburg....more
10/5/2020
/ Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Fashion Industry ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
H&M ,
Personal Data ,
Retail Market ,
Surveillance