SypherPrivacyTalks - April 2025 - Week 17
by Sypher | Published in News - April 21, 2025
Welcome to #SypherPrivacyTalks — Your news and article roundup. Bringing you the top privacy & compliance stories of the week.
EU pledged to improve GDPR cooperation - and made it worse
🕵️♂️ The EU's proposed GDPR Procedural Regulation, which aims to improve cross-border enforcement, risks falling short of its goal. Instead of simplifying and speeding up complaints, the current draft could make procedures more complex, inconsistent and slow.
Critics, including the NOYB's Max Schrems, warn that without significant improvements, the regulation could weaken rather than strengthen GDPR enforcement.… read more
The EU Data Act - podcast
🎙️The Data Act is reshaping the digital landscape, driving competition and innovation through greater data sharing. Recognising the vast potential of data generated by connected products, the Act standardises access to both personal and non-personal data from IoT devices. The legislation is effective from January 2024.
This podcast episode provides a reminder of the importance of the legislation, along with expert insights on data access, sharing obligations and cloud switching provisions… tune in
European Commission publishes updated model contractual clauses for AI procurement
🤖 The European Commission has published updates to the model contract clauses for AI procurement (MCC-AI). These clauses provide important guidance for public organisations seeking to procure AI systems under the EU AI law. While the guidance applies specifically to public bodies, it also serves as a valuable tool for private organisations when procuring AI systems.
This analysis by Van Bael & Bellis provides insights into the impact of the MCC-AI..… read more
ICO issues its first ever processor fine under UK GDPR
inquisitiveminds.bristows.com • 5 min read
💶 Last month, the ICO issued its first-ever fine against a processor, ordering Advanced Computer Software Group to pay GBP 3.07 million for security failings related to a ransomware attack on NHS systems.
This is a significant move that highlights three key points: processors have direct obligations under the GDPR, the bar for security measures is clearer, and this could change the dynamics of future contract negotiations…read more
Opt out: how to protect your data and privacy if you own a Tesla
🚗 Teslas collect a vast amount of personal data via cameras, sensors, and the mobile app to power features like Autopilot and Sentry Mode. While you can opt out of data sharing, doing so limits key functions.
Experts warn that Tesla’s vague privacy policies, weak data safeguards, and willingness to share data with authorities raise concerns... read more
Related article: French CNIL issues draft guidance on the use of location data from connected vehicles.
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