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GDPR – the facts and what it means for the retail sector

IT Governance

We all know by now that, on 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. The GDPR is not an IT issue. Despite the benefits of good data management, it was widely acknowledged that many organisations would not be GDPR-compliant on 25 May. GDPR c ompliance is not a choice .

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Getting Customer Communications Right in Times of Coronavirus

HL Chronicle of Data Protection

Across the world, large retail stores and small businesses alike are shutting their doors. Privacy and data protection laws everywhere regulate the ability of organisations to communicate with individuals for both service-related and promotional purposes.

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Does your use of CCTV comply with the GDPR?

IT Governance

You might be surprised to learn that CCTV footage is subject to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Let’s take a look at the steps you should follow to ensure your video surveillance methods are GDPR-compliant. Let’s take a look at the steps you should follow to ensure your video surveillance methods are GDPR-compliant.

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GDPR fines are coming and here’s why

IT Governance

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: organisations that fail to meet the requirements of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) face fines of up to €20 million (about £17.3 That’s somewhat understandable, given that no UK organisation has yet been disciplined under the GDPR. GDPR fines expected in June.

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CNIL Fines Two Companies of the Carrefour Group €3.05 Million for GDPR and Cookie Violations

Hunton Privacy

million on Carrefour France and a fine of €800,000 on Carrefour Banque for various violations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act governing the use of cookies. Carrefour France and Carrefour Banque are both affiliates of the French retail group, the Carrefour Group.

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62% of organisations unaware of the GDPR

IT Governance

There is an alarming lack of awareness across all industries about the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , according to a government survey. As you would expect, larger organisations were more likely to be aware of the GDPR. Preparing for the GDPR. The survey split respondents into businesses and charities.

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FIRST SANCTION OF AN ONLINE SHOES COMPANY BY CNIL ACTING AS A LEAD AUTHORITY FOR SEVERAL INFRINGEMENTS TO GDPR REQUIREMENTS

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

On 28 July 2020, the French Supervisory Authority (the “CNIL”) sanctioned the online shoes retail company, SPARTOO SAS, by a €250,000 fine and an injunction to comply with GDPR within 3 months under penalty for various non-compliances with the GDPR of the personal data processing related to clients, prospects and employees [1].

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