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GDPR Ireland’s Data Watchdog Fines TikTok €530 Million for Unlawful EU Data Transfers to China
It seems each and every week we hear about another news story related to irresponsible data usage out of big tech.
GDPR GDPR Revised Version
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is at a crossroads.
GDPR E-commerce and GDPR: Navigating the Complexities of Data Protection in Online Retail
E-commerce businesses have grown thanks to easy to build online stores via Shopify and Woo Commerce.
GDPR Italy’s Garante Fined OpenAI €15 Million Over ChatGPT; a Rome Court Later Cancelled That Fine
So maybe the time has come that we will start seeing a regular cadence of litigation, lawsuits, and fines resulting in AI…
The EDPB’s 2025 Coordinated Enforcement Framework: Examining the Right to Erasure
On March 5, 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) launched its Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action for 2025, shifting its focus…
GDPR Data Privacy Authorities in the Czech Republic and Austria Face Similar Challenges, with AI and Social Media Highlighted as Key Risks
Data protection authorities in the Czech Republic and Austria are encountering parallel challenges as digital technologies rapidly evolve, particularly with the increased…
GDPR CNIL launches public consultation and draft recommendation on Connected vehicles and location
We are seeing a lot of regulation and fines coming thanks to connected cars and the immense amount of sensitive data that…
GDPR Subject Rights Request Software
If your website captures even the smallest sliver of personal data—say, an IP address for analytics or an email for a newsletter—you’re…
Europe’s Privacy Watchdog Targets the ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ in 2025 Crackdown
On Wednesday in Brussels, the European Data Protection Board, the continent’s top authority on privacy, unveiled an ambitious plan to scrutinize how…
GDPR GDPR vs CPRA vs LGPD: What are the Differences?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), CPRA formerly known as California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) are three of…
GDPR GDPR Compliance Checklist: Best Practices for Compliance In 2026
The quick numbered checklist for GDPR Compliance is below and if you’re intrigued and want to learn more we provide even more…
COMPLIANCE How to Check if My Website is Privacy Compliant
Free Website Privacy Scanner Captain Compliance provides a free tool to check your website for potential privacy issues under state, local, and…