Navigating The Pseudonymisation Guidelines By The EDPB Privacy Navigator: Weekly Insights On Privacy, AI, And Compliance podcast

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Hi privacy navigators, The Irish High Court recently awarded €7,500 in damages for a GDPR breach—reportedly the highest such court-awarded damages in Ireland (and Europe?) to date. While administrative fines from data-protection authorities often reach into the millions or even billions, this relatively modest figure highlights a key point: it represents only an individual claim. Where numerous people are similarly affected by a single breach, the potential exposure for organizations could be enormous. Find all resources from this episode at: https://conformally.com/privacy-navigator Learn more about Conformally at https://conformally.com…

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🧭 2025 W06 UK ICO'S Pay or OK Framework - A Tight Balance or A Bad Compromise 20:40

9 weeks之前20:40

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Hi privacy navigators, The Consent or Pay model is now a reality in the UK, and the ICO has set out a framework for how businesses can implement it while remaining GDPR-compliant. At first glance, the approach seems balanced: users get a choice, companies get flexibility, and privacy remains protected—at least in theory. But here’s the real question: Is privacy something that can be bought and sold like any other commodity? If so, shouldn’t the market set the price? And if not, doesn’t that make the very concept of “paying for privacy” fundamentally flawed? The ICO tries to walk a tightrope between these two positions, but does it succeed? Or are we left with a framework that tries to regulate an uncomfortable reality without fully confronting its implications? Find all resources from this episode at: https://conformally.com/privacy-navigator Learn more about Conformally at https://conformally.com…

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2025-W05 DeepSeek: A Quantum Leap in AI, A Dead End in GDPR Compliance 10:22

10 weeks之前10:22

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Hi privacy navigators, When news first broke that a small Chinese AI startup called DeepSeek managed to build a reasoning model better than OpenAI’s top-tier o1 model—and for around $6 million investment—everyone’s jaws dropped. How could such an underdog possibly outperform a tech giant that’s burned billions in research and development Not to mention it's free. As you can imagine it went viral in a matter of days. But as we all know, there’s a dark side to these too-good-to-be-true stories. DeepSeek’s sudden stardom raised red flags among privacy regulators across Europe—especially once it became clear that this new AI powerhouse was more than happy to store and process your data on Chinese soil, in a manner that screams “GDPR… what’s that?” Let’s dive into this fiasco and see what lessons we, as privacy pros, can learn from DeepSeek’s swift rise and potential meltdown. Find all resources from this episode at: https://conformally.com/privacy-navigator Learn more about Conformally at https://conformally.com…

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How NGN's illegal practices led to 1.2 Billion in Settlements and 10 Million for Prince Harry 8:20

11 weeks之前8:20

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In a settlement that shook the foundations of British media, Prince Harry's five-year battle against News Group Newspapers (NGN) concluded with an unprecedented admission of wrongdoing and a substantial financial settlement. This case exposed decades of systematic privacy violations. The Origins: A Pattern of Intrusion The story begins in 1996, during Harry's teenage years, when NGN's publications - The Sun and News of the World - embarked on what would later be revealed as a systematic campaign of privacy intrusion. For 15 years, between 1996 and 2011, the publications employed over 100 private investigators who conducted more than 35,000 investigations. The Scale of Violations Methods of Intrusion: Phone hacking Surveillance operations Misuse of private information Employment of private investigators The violations extended beyond Harry himself, reaching into the private life of his late mother, Princess Diana, creating a multi-generational pattern of privacy breaches. The Legal Battle In 2019, Harry initiated legal proceedings against NGN, presenting evidence of over 200 articles containing illegally obtained information. This case formed part of a broader strategy, alongside successful actions against Mirror Group Newspapers and ongoing litigation with Associated Newspapers. The Settlement's Significance The January 2025 settlement marked several unprecedented developments: First-ever admission of wrongdoing by The Sun newspaper Full acknowledgment of "unlawful activities" by private investigators Recognition of intrusion into Princess Diana's private life Agreement to pay with legal costs estimated around £10 million Prince Harry was awarded legal costs and £140,000 in damages, which are non material by their nature Corporate Cover-up Allegations Perhaps most damaging were the allegations of systematic cover-ups at the corporate level. Harry and co-claimant Tom Watson alleged that NGN: Destroyed 30 million emails and other records Engaged in perjury at the highest levels Orchestrated an extensive conspiracy to conceal wrongdoing And Justice For All (1300 cases) This case goes far beyond a personal victory for Prince Harry. While he stands as the driving force who exposed these malicious practices and brought them to justice—at least in part—it’s important to remember the broader impact. Over 1,300 claims have now been settled by NGN, with the total cost surpassing £1.2 billion. Harry’s efforts have not only shed light on these wrongdoings but also paved the way for accountability on an unprecedented scale. Final Thoughts I follow and analyze a lot of privacy news, including countless fines for violations, but this case stands out as monumental. The sheer duration of these illegal activities is staggering—and in many instances, they’re still happening. There’s always a delicate balance between free expression and privacy, but in this case, that line wasn’t just crossed—it was obliterated. And, as always, money plays a role. People crave the secrets of celebrities, and wherever there’s an audience, there’s profit, often at any cost. But this isn’t a gray area. It’s as black and white as it gets: hacking phones, spying, surveillance—it doesn’t take a legal expert to know this is fundamentally wrong. That’s why it’s reassuring to see justice served, even partially, to those affected. This case proves that even against corporate giants, we must continue to defend privacy and uphold the principles that lead to a better, fairer society. Find all resources from this episode at: https://conformally.com/privacy-navigator Learn more about Conformally at https://conformally.com…

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Navigating the Pseudonymisation Guidelines by the EDPB 13:46

12 weeks之前13:46

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Find all resources from this episode at: https://conformally.com/privacy-navigator Learn more about Conformally at https://conformally.com

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2025-W3 The Austrian DSB Slaps Down Google’s Controllership Denial, CCPA applicable for AI and more 10:47

13 weeks之前10:47