Privacy Transformation - Issue 48
PRIVACY
Report by the DPC on the use of cookies and other tracking technologies
The DPC conducted a cookie sweep on 40 website operators. On foot of this they have issued updated cookie guidance (see resources section) and given a period of 6 months for controllers to bring their cookie practices into compliance.
Irish data protection commissioner liaises with European colleagues over Zoom concerns
The Data Protection Commission has asked other data protection authorities for information regarding Zoom, the US-based video conferencing system.
Food producer introduces facial recognition amid 'military operation' to protect staff
Food producer introduces facial recognition amid 'military operation' to protect staff.
NHS coronavirus app: memo discussed giving ministers power to 'de-anonymise' users
Exclusive: draft plans for contact-tracing app said device IDs could be used to identify users
Coronavirus: An EU approach for efficient contact tracing apps to support gradual lifting of confinement measures
EU Members States, supported by the Commission, have developed an EU toolbox for the use of mobile applications for contact tracing and warning in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
ICO to relax GDPR enforcement during coronavirus economic downturn
Fines for data breaches likely to be much lower until organisations can recover
DATA BREACH
Over 500,000 Zoom accounts sold on hacker forums, the dark web
Over 500,000 Zoom accounts are being sold on the dark web and hacker forums for less than a penny each, and in some cases, given away for free.
GUIDANCE
NCSC: Working From Home Security Advice
Irelands National Cyber Security Centre issued 'Working From Home Security Advice'
EDPB: Letter concerning Commission's draft guidance on COVID-19 Apps
EDPB Letter concerning the European Commission's draft Guidance on apps supporting the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
RESOURCES
DPC: Cookies Guidance Note
Updated guidance note from the DPC on cookies & other tracking technologies.
Graphic: How Contact Tracing Can Foil COVID-19 & Big Brother
A graphic illustrating how DP-3T protocol facilitates privacy-protecting contact tracing Apps.
IAPP 2020 Privacy Tech Vendor Report
IAPP 2020 Privacy Tech Vendor Report