Since its implementation in March 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation has forced the Data Protection Commissions of European countries to impose numerous fines. In the spotlight, we have the GAFAMs (Google, Apple, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft) that have been awarded astronomical sums for violating one or more rules of the GDPR in the European Union. As we can see in the graph, we have Amazon as an example that excels in the field with the highest fine ever recorded which has been assessed at 790 million euros (approximately SEK 70 986 240 million) in 2021.  IMY in action It ..read more

It’s a common belief that our personal data is in the hands of just one company. Indeed, when we buy a product, whether physically or online, we leave our data with the brand in question… At least that is what most people think. But the reality is that your personal data (which is already collected by the organisation selling you a good) can also be given to other entities. Obviously, your consent is required for your data to be processed by other companies. In the case where you allow more than one company to handle your personal information, be aware that there are three roles assigne ..read more

In a statement released on 4 January 2023 by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), which acts on behalf of the European Union, it is announced that a fine of €390 million has been imposed on the Meta Group (Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp). The cause? The failure to comply with the transparency obligations of the GDPR. Indeed, after an investigation, the Data Protection Commission considers that “users did not have sufficient clarity on the processing operations that were carried out on their account”.    User consent required for targeted advertising  It must be sai ..read more

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is now essential for the data processing that a company carries out. Below, you will find 7 important facts about GDPR in order to understand its impact, and more globally the interest of protecting data in companies. 1. The GDPR provides 8 consumer rights The great feature of the GDPR law is that it places human rights above the user experience. If any of these rules are not applied, you can be charged a significant penalty. The 8 rights are: • The right to access personal data. • The right to be informed and give free consent ; • The right to d ..read more

An European law  In March 2018, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) law came into effect by the European Union. This law now allows the continent to adapt to the new digital realities. Indeed, the purpose of GDPR is to make companies that process personal data more accountable, by giving European citizens more control over it.   Businesses, associations and subcontractors GDPR directly affects all European businesses, associations and subcontractors. However, this does not apply to the citizens from the rest of the world. Example: A company like Facebook, which is based ..read more

In 2021, 5800 incidents regarding personal data were reported to IMY, the Swedish Department responsible for this area. It is an increase of 25% versus earlier year. Compared to other countries in EU this number is average, but compared to most mature countries in EU like Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland were the awareness and easiness to report incidents is higher, this number is low. We can therefore expect the number of reported incidents involving personal data to increase the years ahead in Sweden. Most common reasons The most common reason for incidents to happen is the human error. Many mi ..read more

There are major shopping events in many countries. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are among them. They will take place on 25 and 28 November 2022 respectively. This is a unique chance for people to find great discounts and for sellers to make a good turnover, mainly online. However, it is also an opportunity for many companies and individuals to steal money or personal data from people.   Fraudulent action statistics in the UK (Sources : Comparitech and Action Fraud) Anyone can shop on the internet. Indeed, it is convenient for people who do not want to go to the shops. But shopping onl ..read more