€530 Million in Fines: TikTok’s Costly Data Transfer Mistake and GDPR Lessons Learned for other companies
TikTok’s €530 million GDPR fine reveals critical data protection lapses in cross-border data transfers. From misleading regulators to exposing European data to unauthorized access, TikTok’s compliance failures are a wake-up call for global businesses. Could your data transfer practices withstand similar scrutiny? Discover the key lessons and strategies to avoid costly penalties.
How to Operationalize Human Oversight in HR: Key Steps for AI Governance and Privacy
Operationalizing Human Oversight in AI-Driven HR: Balancing Efficiency and Accountability
The EU AI Act mandates accountable human oversight in AI-driven HR processes to prevent bias and reinforce responsibility. But how can organizations implement this effectively without compromising AI efficiency? This article dissects the intersection between GDPR’s Article 22 on automated decision-making and the EU AI Act, offering actionable examples in recruitment and performance management along with compliance recommendations that align innovation with legal accountability.
Shadows of Surveillance: How AI Exploitation Undermines National Security and Human Rights
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the world, but without robust AI governance and data protection laws, the consequences can be devastating for democratic societies. From AI-driven phishing attacks targeting seniors to AI-generated propaganda manipulating public opinion, the risks to national security are escalating. This article explores how AI exploitation is endangering data sovereignty, spreading disinformation, and deepening ideological divides, and what governments must do to protect vulnerable populations and maintain public trust.
Trump’s Actions Could End EU US Data Transfers. What Every C-Level Executive Should Prioritize Now
Can EU–US Data Transfers and the Adequacy Decision Survive Trump’s Drastic Geopolitical and Economic Policy Shift? With Trump already dismantling privacy oversight structures, the legal basis for EU US data transfers is unraveling. This article explains what managing directors and senior leaders must do now to prepare for compliance fallout and operational risk.
€1.2M Fine for Orange Telecom: How One Employee’s Mistake Led to a Massive GDPR Penalty
Learn how one employee’s oversight led to a €1.2 million fine for Orange Telecom in Spain. Find out what went wrong, the lessons learned, and actionable steps to protect your business from similar risks
Blind Trust or Due Diligence? Managing Supplier Risks Before Disaster Strikes
Ensure business resilience by implementing a comprehensive supplier governance framework, incorporating audits, risk reporting, and penalties for non-compliance, to protect against potential third-party disruptions and negligence
How Meta Pixel Mismanagement Led to Apoteket’s SEK 37 Million Fine
Delve into Apoteket’s experience with Meta Pixel misconfiguration, which led to unauthorized data transfers, and understand the critical role of continuous monitoring and gap analysis in maintaining data privacy compliance.
The EU AI Act: World’s first comprehensive AI Law as of August 2024
Gain insight into the AI Act’s objectives and requirements, and learn how to navigate AI regulation, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential legal risks for businesses.