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Does the GDPR Really Say That? – Attendee Lists and Name Tags

28th February 2020

The misunderstanding that conferences, workshops and events can’t share the details of attendees because of the GDPR is one that many people may have come across. Attendees of workshops, conferences, or events have been told that the organisers couldn’t share an attendance list, or that name plates or badges couldn’t be produced, because the organisers were worried about the GDPR. ...

DPC statement on Facebook Election Day Reminder

27th February 2020

In advance of the recent Irish General Election on 8 February, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) notified Facebook Ireland that the Facebook Election Day Reminder (EDR) feature raised a number of data protection concerns particularly around transparency to users about how personal data is collected when interacting with the feature and subsequently used by Facebook. ...

Guidelines 1/2020 on processing personal data in the context of connected vehicles and mobility related applications

25th February 2020

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) welcomes comments on the Guidelines 1/2020 on processing personal data in the context of connected vehicles and mobility related applications. Comments should be sent to the EDPB by April 6th 2020 at the latest. ...

Guidelines 2/2020 on articles 46 (2) (a) and 46 (3) (b) of Regulation 2016/679 for transfers of personal data between EEA and non-EEA public authorities and bodies

25th February 2020

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) welcomes comments on the Guidelines 2/2020 on articles 46 (2) (a) and 46 (3) (b) of Regulation 2016/679 for transfers of personal data between EEA and non-EEA public authorities and bodies. Comments should be sent to the EDPB by April 6th 2020 at the latest. ...