Engaging with Digital Rights: Your Contribution to Shaping Europe’s Digital Future
As data protection professionals and privacy experts, our role in safeguarding digital rights is paramount. In line with the European Commission’s ongoing efforts to uphold EU Digital Rights and Principles, a survey has been initiated to garner insights from various stakeholders, including civil societies, consumer advocates, and industry leaders. Participation in this survey is crucial, […]
Algorithm Accountability: The Italian Data Protection Authority’s Verdict on Foodinho
In a landmark decision, the Italian Data Protection Authority has sanctioned Foodinho, a Glovo group company, with a 5 million euro penalty. This verdict underscores a critical issue for data protection professionals: the imperative of ensuring algorithm accountability and transparency in data processing practices, especially those affecting workers. Key Insights: – Algorithmic Decisions and Rights: […]
Surveillance in the Modern Workplace: The Impact of AI-Driven Monitoring
As data protection professionals, we are acutely aware of the evolving challenge presented by AI-driven employee monitoring technologies. A recent viral Reddit post has brought this issue to the forefront, discussing how sophisticated employee monitoring software is now capable of tracking minute details such as 30-second breaks and issuing alerts for perceived productivity gaps. Key […]
AI in HR: Navigating Data Privacy Compliance
As data protection professionals, the introduction of AI in HR presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly regarding compliance with data privacy laws. AI tools can significantly enhance operations and efficiencies, but they also rely heavily on data, including sensitive employee information, thus raising numerous data privacy concerns. Transparency and Employee Awareness The necessity of transparency […]