On 5 September the Council of Europe opened for signature the landmark Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and The Rule of Law. It was already signed by Andorra, Georgia, Iceland, Norway, the Republic of Moldova, San Marino, the United Kingdom, Israel, the United States of America and the European Union – […]
On 5 September 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered its judgment in the case of Mukhtarli v. Azerbaijan and Georgia. The case primarily concerned a search of the applicant’s mobile phone by Azerbaijani authorities during his detention, which the applicant argued violated his right to private life under Article 8 of the
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On 5 September 2024, Advocate General Richard de la Tour provided an opinion in the case Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde (C-416/23), clarifying whether a large number of complaints filed in a short time can be automatically considered “excessive” under the GDPR. The case originated when the Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) declined to act on 77 complaints
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The “Organizational Digital Governance Report 2024” by IAPP explores how businesses are addressing the challenges brought on by digital technologies and increasing regulatory complexity. Digital governance now encompasses privacy, AI, cybersecurity, and more, demanding a coordinated approach. The report is based on interviews with over 20 senior leaders from major tech-driven firms and highlights several
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On 4 September 2024, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority imposed a fine of NOK 150,000 on the University of Agder (UiA) following a six-year-long breach of personal data security. UiA had been storing sensitive personal data in open Microsoft Teams folders without proper access controls, making this information available to unauthorized employees and students. Scope
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