€50 Million Fine Against ORANGE for Unauthorized Advertising and Cookie Reading

EU U.S. Data Privacy Framework 2 €50 Million Fine Against ORANGE for Unauthorized Advertising and Cookie Reading Ihr externer Datenschutzbeauftragter in Berlin | sofortdatenschutz.de

The French data protection authority CNIL announced in a recent press release that a fine of €50 million has been imposed on the telecommunications provider ORANGE. The penalty was issued due to unauthorized inbox advertising and reading of cookies despite users withdrawing consent. This decision highlights the strict stance of data protection authorities against companies … Read more

GDPR Right of Access is Not Subject to Statutes of Limitation

gdpr2 GDPR Right of Access is Not Subject to Statutes of Limitation Ihr externer Datenschutzbeauftragter in Berlin | sofortdatenschutz.de

The Chemnitz District Court (AG Chemnitz) ruled on November 22, 2024 – Case No. 16 C 1063/24, that the right of access under Article 15 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is not subject to any statute of limitations and can therefore be exercised at any time. This decision is significant for affected individuals as it strengthens their ability to obtain information about the processing of their personal data even after a long period.