The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has reviewed the 05/2020 Guidelines on consent to the use of cookies. The new criteria on the use of cookies are based mainly on the consideration that the option “continue browsing” does not constitute a valid way of giving consent by users. In addition, with respect to the use… New guidelines on the use of cookies to be implemented before October 31, 2020 weiterlesen
Kategorie: Data Protection
Warnings regarding temperature checks as a requirement to enter shops, workplaces and other establishments
The de-escalation of measures which restrict mobility and economic activity has meant that certain companies check the temperatures of their employees, clients and users as a requirement for entry to workplaces and shops. The Spanish Data Protection Agency has expressed its concern about this practice, through a statement highlighting the interference with the rights of… Warnings regarding temperature checks as a requirement to enter shops, workplaces and other establishments weiterlesen
Report from the Spanish Data Protection Agency on data processing in relation to the coronavirus
Given the emergency health situation derived from the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the Spanish Data Protection Agency has published a report on the processing of health data. The General Data Protection Regulation allows the processing of personal health data in specific cases. Thus, the legislation indicates that the processing of personal data in exceptional… Report from the Spanish Data Protection Agency on data processing in relation to the coronavirus weiterlesen
The Right to Digital Erasure
Among the so-called digital rights guaranteed by the new Spanish Data Protection Law which is the Data Protection and Digital Rights Guarantee Act 3/2018 of December 5, is the right to digital erasure on Internet searches. It is the right of citizens to request a company which manages Internet search engines to remove personal information… The Right to Digital Erasure weiterlesen
May 25, 2018: Deadline to adapt to the new General Data Protection Regulation
On the 25th of May, the new General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD) comes into force, applicable to Spain and the rest of the countries in the European Union. The RGPD modifies certain aspects of the current regime and contains new obligations for both Public Administrations and companies of all kinds dealing with data of natural… May 25, 2018: Deadline to adapt to the new General Data Protection Regulation weiterlesen