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13.12.2021

Planned Parenthood patients data breach

The organisation notified the US Department of Health and Human Services of the incident. It affected 409,759 individuals. On 17 October 2021, suspicious activity was identified on the computer network…

13.12.2021

Bavarian supervisory authority supports in the fight against ransomware

The Data Protection Authority for the German state of Bavaria (BayLDA) is launching a series of audits of companies. The aim is to counter the wave of ransomware attacks that…

06.12.2021

5,000 euro fine for unsolicited telemarketing

The Spanish supervisory authority (AEPD) imposed a fine on Introduction Business Capital Media, SL following a complaint about unsolicited telemarketing. The complainant received calls of a commercial nature despite not…

06.12.2021

Icelandic Ministry of Industry and Innovation (MII) fined for violations

Iceland’s data protection authority (Persónuvernd) has imposed administrative penalties of ISK 7.5 million (approximately €51 000) on MII ISK 4 million (approximately €27 250) on YAY ehf. for violating a…

06.12.2021

£150k fine for disclosure of New Year Honours 2020 recipients’ data

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined the Cabinet Office for breaching Articles 5(1)(f) and 32 of the GDPR.The body published a file on the GOV.UK website containing the names…

06.12.2021

EU debunks myths on NFT

The EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum has published its thematic report on non-convertible tokens (NFTs). Among other things, it provides an overview of definitions, examines the history of NFTs, illustrates…

01.12.2021

Cybersecurity awareness in the EU

The European Union Agency for Cyber Security (ENISA) has published a report on cyber security awareness. According to the recommendations, EU Member States should take concrete actions to ensure cyber…

01.12.2021

Internet of Things (IoT) guidance for US federal agencies

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued final Internet of Things (IoT) guidelines for federal agencies to support their risk management process for incorporating IoT devices into…

26.11.2021

Investigation into a breach reported by a Dutch whistleblower

The Dutch authority House for Whistleblowers has published an investigation report on an employee of a public research organisation. The investigation concerned suspected misconduct by the director of this organisation.…

26.11.2021

40,000 euro fine for Vodafone España S.A.U. for breach of the GDPR

The Spanish data protection authority (AEPD) has fined the operator for violating Article 6(1) of the GDPR. A change of subscriber took place without the consent of the data subject.…

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