Sylvana Lijbaart reports: Vinted is violating several aspects of the European AVG privacy law, the State Data Protection Inspectorate ruled. An investigation was launched into the online marketplace after the regulator received complaints from several European countries. […] That investigation shows that Vinted does not sufficiently comply with users’ right to be forgotten. Vinted members…
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Interim report on the revision of Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information
Hiroto Imai and Mizue Kakiuchi of HoganLovells write: The PPC has released its interim report last month and it is inviting public comments until 30 July 2024. Given that this is only an interim report and includes items that may have a significant impact on businesses and individuals, it is expected to be revised based…
Homeowners with smart doorbells warned they could face £100,000 fine
Abbie Wightwick and Elle May Rice report: Homeowners with smart doorbells and CCTV are being warned they could be inadvertently breaking the law, which could result in staggering fines of up to £100,000. Footage captured beyond the confines of their property, including neighbours’ gardens or public pavements, in breach of data protection legislation, can lead…
Japan Top Court Orders Damages for Forced Sterilizations
Jiji Press reports: Japan’s Supreme Court on Wednesday awarded damages to victims of forced sterilizations under the now-defunct eugenic protection law. The top court’s Grand Bench, presided over by Chief Justice Saburo Tokura, decided not to apply the 20-year statute of limitation for damages claims, a focal point of the case, effectively handing victory to…