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Report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation

Justice and fundamental rights

The Commission will report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation, two years after its entry into application. It will include the issue of international transfer of personal data to third countries and the cooperation and consistency mechanism between national data protection authorities.

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73 responses

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DIGITALEUROPE, 29 Apr 2020

DIGITALEUROPE welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the implementation of the GDPR. DIGITALEUROPE is the leading trade association representing digitally transforming industries in Europe. Our membership represents over 35,000 businesses who operate and invest in Europe. It includes 71…

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European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations, 29 Apr 2020

EFPIA has provided general responses to Commission questions on GDPR implementation through the GDPR Stakeholder Group during 2019. This response focuses on international transfers of data to support scientific research. The attached paper, though dating from 2017, remains accurate in its…

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ENEL SpA, 29 Apr 2020

ENEL SpA response The new Regulation is a key enabler for economic growth, job creation, innovation and scientific progress in Europe. Strict data protection rules are necessary to rebuild the trust of individuals in how their personal data is being used. We believe that the GDPR introduces many…

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Deutsche Telekom, 28 Apr 2020

Deutsche Telekom is of the opinion that the General Data Protection Regulation has created a good basis for data processing in the non-public area in the European Union, based on a set of uniform rules. Experience so far has shown, however, that the intended harmonization and the intended "level…

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Insurance Europe, 28 Apr 2020

Insurance Europe welcomes the various opportunities offered by the European Commission (EC) to provide input to its report on the evaluation and review of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Insurance Europe has already responded to the EC stakeholder questionnaires and is now pleased to…

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EUROCHAMBRES – Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 28 Apr 2020

EUROCHAMBRES, the association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, fully supports the purpose of the GDPR and we consider the fact that Europe could agree on an common legislative framework in this new field of legislation a considerable success. At the same time, based on the feedback…

Financial industry seeks clearer GDPR rules for cross-border data flows

Association for Financial Markets in Europe, 29 Apr 2020

The organization requests broader review beyond international transfers and authority cooperation. They seek clarity on conflicts between GDPR and financial regulations, particularly for anti-money laundering data sharing. They want improved standard contractual clauses for processors transferring data to non-EU sub-processors.
This would reduce legal uncertainty and compliance complexity for cross-border financial operations.
Data subjects lose if clearer rules facilitate easier transfers without stronger safeguards.

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IBERDROLA, 29 Apr 2020

IBERDROLA welcomes the opportunity to give feedback to the European Commission’s Report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation. As regards, the cooperation mechanism between national data protection authorities, we consider it is very important to reinforce the cooperation…

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Association Française des Entreprises Privées / French Association of Large Companies, 29 Apr 2020

The French Association of Large Companies (AFEP) welcomes the consultation of the European Commission on its roadmap for the report on the application of the general data protection regulation (GDPR). This report intends to identify potential problems in the application of the GDPR, in particular…

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Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V., 29 Apr 2020

Please find the GDV's feedback in attachment.

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DOT Europe, 29 Apr 2020

As the European trade association representing the online platform ecosystem, EDiMA would like to share its members' experience with the General Data Protection Regulation's (GDPR) cooperation mechanism between national data protection authorities (DPAs), and in particular its one-stop-shop (OSS)…

European publishers demand voice in GDPR application report

European Magazine Media Association, 28 Apr 2020

The associations request a public consultation to ensure the report considers the press. They seek a balanced application regarding journalistic purposes and subscription acquisitions.
This would allow publishers to protect revenue-generating activities like direct marketing.
Privacy-focused consumers could see protections weakened in favor of business interests.

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ITI - The Information Technology Industry Council, 16 Apr 2020

Dear Sir or Madam, Please find attached our submission commenting on the two-year review of the GDPR. We thank you in advance for considering our views. Best regards, Vivien Zuzok on behalf of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)

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E.ON SE, 28 Apr 2020

As an operator of critical infrastructure and service provider to around 50 million customers we take our elevated responsibility for data protection very seriously. We have taken all steps necessary to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation including revising data protection contracts…

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Vereinigung der österreichischen Industrie - Industriellenvereinigung, 29 Apr 2020

As the voluntary and independent representation of the Austrian industry and its related sectors, the Federation of Austrian Industries (Industriellenvereinigung – IV) promotes an attractive business location boasting competitive framework conditions so companies and employees can work successfully…

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AIM - European Brands Association, 29 Apr 2020

AIM, the European Brands Association, would like to encourage the Commission, European Data Protection Board, Parliament and Council to acknowledge a number of challenges in the application of the GDPR that have a negative impact on the fight against fraud, especially illegal products. We urge all…

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eBay EU liaison office, 29 Apr 2020

eBay welcomes the opportunity to comment on the application of the GDPR. eBay respects and supports the protection of privacy rights and the rights of individuals to control their personal data. As such, eBay’s comments on the GDPR and its application in the domain name space go to the heart of…

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Sky Group, 29 Apr 2020

Please see attached PDF document for our response. Thank you

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Business Software Alliance, 29 Apr 2020

BSA | The Software Alliance, the leading advocate for the global software industry, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please find our feedback in attached document.

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Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband, 28 Apr 2020

The Federation of German Consumer Associations (Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband e.V. - vzbv) considers the GDPR a success. It contains numerous innovations that strengthen the rights and freedoms of consumers and, at the same time, represent real added value for European companies, such as the…

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Video Games Europe, 28 Apr 2020

ISFE welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the report on the evaluation and review of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our views are outlined in the attached paper. Its main key points are summarized below. 1. The importance of the Privacy Shield for our sector cannot be…

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European Publishers Council, 29 Apr 2020

On the basis of an internal questionnaire sent to our members, this position paper (attached) from the European Publishers Council has been prepared for the European Commission to consider as part of their review of the General Data Protection Regulation “GDPR”, and is divided into five…

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Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, 29 Apr 2020

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce welcomes the opportunity to provide the European Commission with comments on the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) is the world’s largest business federation, representing the interests of more than…

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Ecommerce Europe, 29 Apr 2020

Ecommerce Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback on the implementation of the GDPR. Ecommerce Europe is the sole voice of the European Digital Commerce sector. As a result of joining forces with EMOTA, Ecommerce Europe now represents, via its 24 national associations, more than…

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Workday, 29 Apr 2020

Feedback in the enclosed attachment.

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Computer & Communications Industry Association, 28 Apr 2020

CCIA appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the European Commission on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’). CCIA firmly believes that the GDPR is a success and should not be reopened. The GDPR strikes the right balance between the protection of European…

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European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and healthcare IT Industry, 29 Apr 2020

COCIR is the European Trade Association representing the medical imaging, radiotherapy, health ICT and electromedical industries. Founded in 1959, COCIR is a non-profit association headquartered in Brussels (Belgium) with a China Desk based in Beijing since 2007. COCIR is unique as it brings…

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RELX, 29 Apr 2020

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission’s report on the application of the EU General Data Protection Regulation, which you will find attached in this…

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Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, 28 Apr 2020

FIA Region I welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the Roadmap on the Report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation. We have outlined three points that could be considered in the process of identifying possible issues in the application of the legislation: The…

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Swiss Finance Council, 29 Apr 2020

The Swiss Finance Council (SFC) would like to thank the European Commission for the opportunity to comment on the forthcoming report on the application of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In this respect, we would like to highlight a few aspects of particular relevance to our…

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ACT | The App Association, 28 Apr 2020

Please see the file attached for ACT | The App Association's feedback.

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Secretariat of COMECE (Commission of the Episcopates of the European Union), 29 Apr 2020

While the enclosed file is to be considered as the actual contribution to this consultation, some key points expressed in the attachment are here summarised. The enclosed file is also based on findings provided by experts delegated by European Union Bishops' Conferences to the COMECE Legal Affairs…

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Interactive Advertising Bureau Europe, 29 Apr 2020

IAB Europe (Transparency Register: 43167137250-27) represents 25 European national associations who in turn represent over 5,000 companies from across the digital advertising and marketing ecosystem, from advertisers and advertising agencies on the buy side, news publishers and other ad-funded…

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European Internet Services Providers Association, 29 Apr 2020

To whom it may concern, Please find attached EuroISPA's feedback to the European Commission's report on the General Data Protection Regulation. Kind regards, Mauro Sanna Policy Executive EuroISPA - European Internet Services Providers Association Rue de la Loi 38 - 1000 Brussels T : +32 (0)…

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American Express Corporation, 29 Apr 2020

American Express is pleased to have the opportunity to provide comments for the upcoming European Commission report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). American Express has welcomed the entry into force of the GDPR which has brought a necessary alignment between…

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Confederazione Nazionale dell'Artigianato e della Piccola e Media Impresa, 29 Apr 2020

La CNA, in rappresentanza degli interessi degli artigiani e delle piccole e medie imprese italiane, nonché membro di SME United, desidera fornire il proprio contributo alla valutazione in merito all'applicazione del GDPR, ed in particolare riguardo la questione del trasferimento internazionale di…

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Japan Business Council in Europe, 29 Apr 2020

Dear Sir or Madam, Please find attached our feedback on the two-year review of the GDPR. We would appreciate it if you could consider our views. Kind regards, Takenobu Kurihara, Policy Manager, Digital Innovation JBCE (Japan Business Council in Europe)

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Bundesarbeitskammer Österreich, 23 Apr 2020

Die DSGVO hat für KonsumentInnen bzw ArbeitnehmerInnen einige Verbesserungen gebracht (zB strengere Anforderungen an Zustimmungen, Einbeziehung von Verantwortlichen aus Drittstaaten, abschreckende Sanktionen). Insgesamt hat sich die Rechtsposition der KonsumentInnen und ArbeitnehmerInnen aber nicht…

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International Trademark Association, 29 Apr 2020

The International Trademark Association (INTA) is pleased to contribute to the roadmap on this topic. INTA focuses its input on the issue of international transfers of personal data to non-EU countries. In particular, INTA respectfully requests that the European Commission include in the Roadmap…

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European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), 29 Apr 2020

Representing over 25,000 members from over 160 countries, the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) welcomes the consultation on the roadmap paving the way for a report on the application of the GDPR. The GDPR is an important piece of legislation that was drafted to improve the…

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World Federation of Advertisers, 27 Apr 2020

The World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) represents over 100 global brands and 60 national advertiser associations worldwide. This includes national advertiser associations in 19 EU Member States, and around 50% of the companies we represent are European. WFA supports the GDPR’s approach of…

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Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, 29 Apr 2020

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the application of GDPR. Please find our contribution enclosed.

German advertising industry urges more practical GDPR rules

Zentralverband der deutschen Werbewirtschaft ZAW e.V., 28 Apr 2020

The association calls for a more proportionate approach and a streamlined catalog of information duties for companies. They advocate for simplified consent processes in digital spaces and clearer legal foundations for advertising-funded business models.
These changes would decrease administrative costs and protect the profitability of ad-supported media.
Consumers might lose immediate access to detailed information about how their data is used.

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Conseil des Notariats de l'Union Européenne, 29 Apr 2020

On behalf of the Council of the Notariats of the European Union (CNUE) we would like to stress the following elements in response to the feedback period on the GDPR which has been opened by the European Commission: o Rights of individuals: - Article 14: difficulty in applying this…

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Application Developers Alliance, 28 Apr 2020

Following the call for feedback on the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), 2 years after its entry into application, please find attached Developers Alliance's contribution.

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Federation of European Risk Management Associations, 28 Apr 2020

You will find here attached the position of FERMA (Federation of Risk Management Associations) as well as its report “GDPR and Corporate Governance: The Role of Internal Audit and Risk Management One Year After Implementation”.

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Bundesverband Digitale Wirtschaft (BVDW) e.V., 29 Apr 2020

Please find attached the Statement of the German Association for the Digital Economy (BVDW) e.V.

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Bundesarchitektenkammer e.V., 29 Apr 2020

Die BAK begrüßt die Möglichkeit der Stellungnahme im Rahmen der vorliegenden Konsultation.

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eco - Verband der Internetwirtschaft, 29 Apr 2020

Mit der Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO) hat Europa den Rahmen für die zukünftige Ausgestaltung des Schutzes von personenbezogenen Daten gesetzt. Zersplitterte Regulierung, die bislang in nationalen Datenschutzgesetzen unterschiedlich gehandhabt wurde, wurde in einer zentralen europäischen…

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Trellix, 21 Apr 2020

McAfee provides encryption, end-point and mobile protection and cloud security solutions to combat cyberattacks, malware, ransomware and botnet infections. Some of McAfee services are considered “essential outsourced services” and have data transfers. The need for standardised Technical and…

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Bundesrechtsanwaltskammer, 29 Apr 2020

s. Stellungnahme in der Anlage

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ESOMAR, 29 Apr 2020

ESOMAR is the global voice for the data, research and insights community, representing a sector with a reported annual turnover of €10billion. Market, opinion and social research and data analytics is the systematic gathering and interpretation of information about individuals or organisations…

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International Video Federation, 29 Apr 2020

Please find attached the submission co-signed by 37 organizations and which asks for additional clarification to eliminate misinterpretations that have unnecessarily hampered access to Internet domain registration data, and confirm the need for access to WHOIS data as necessary for the public…

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Local Government Denmark, 29 Apr 2020

KL finder, at der er behov for en general evaluering af GDPR, se vedhæftet fil.

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UNION DES FABRICANTS, 28 Apr 2020

Please find UNIFAB contribution enclosed

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innogy SE, 28 Apr 2020

We are enthusiastic about the GDPR and see high data protection standards as a chance to build trust and transparency with our customers. It has harmonized many existing rules across Europe, given clear instructions to businesses as to what is expected of them and helped customers feel protected.…

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Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, 28 Apr 2020

The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL)’s response consist of a Paper (attached) that builds and expands on CIPL’s 2019 report “GDPR One Year In: Practitioners Take Stock of the Benefits and Challenges” (see…

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Danske Medier, 29 Apr 2020

Danske Medier (873181915791-38) is the trade association for all private media in Denmark and has worked extensively with the practical implementation of the GDPR in regards of protection of free journalism, online advertising and commercial media industry in general. While we appraise the sound…

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Digitale Gesellschaft e.V., 29 Apr 2020

Improving the GDPR to protect our rights and freedoms: Recommendations from German digital rights group Digitale Gesellschaft and the German Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) Dear Commissioner Didier Reynders, The GDPR has raised awareness for the issue of data protection, led…

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FORSETI (Doctrine), 28 Apr 2020

Le champ très large de la notion de donnée personnelle, distinct de celui de la vie privée, entraine l'application du RGPD à des données publiées en *open data* par des autorités publiques, des organismes publics ou des des organismes privés chargés d'une mission d'intérêt public (les…

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Selbstregulierung Informationswirtschaft e.V., 29 Apr 2020

SRIW & SCOPE Europe welcome the opportunity to provide comments for the upcoming European Commission report on the application of GDPR. About SRIW e.V. & SCOPE Europe sprl: Self-Regulation Information Economy (German: Selbstregulierung Informationswirtschaft e.V. – short: SRIW) is a Berlin-based…

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Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd., 29 Apr 2020

Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Hikvision) is the world’s largest manufacturer of video surveillance products and the largest supplier of such technologies in Europe. We welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the application of GDPR since its entry into force two years ago.…

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Open-Xchange AG, 29 Apr 2020

Open-Xchange, as the leading European open source software company in the email and DNS space, would like to submit the attached feedback on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation. Our feedback builds on the following points: - we commend the GDPR and support its model of…

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Asociación Española de la Economía Digital, 29 Apr 2020

The following document has been elaborated by Adigital, the Spanish Association for the Digital Economy, in view of the European Commission public consultation on the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation. In particular, Adigital focuses on: (i) international transfers to non- EU…

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Asociación Nacional de Establecimientos Financieros de Crédito (ASNEF), 29 Apr 2020

The Spanish Finance Houses Association (hereby “ASNEF” or “Associaton”) calls for a uniform application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) since sanctions and real application in the different Member States are not the same. The GDPR seems to be more of a Directive tan a…

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Bundesverband professioneller Bildanbieter e. V., 29 Apr 2020

Der BVPA regt an, die Besonderheiten der Bildbranchen, insbesondere kleinerer und mittlerer Unternehmen zu berücksichtigen sowie Art. 85 DSGVO nachzubessern bzw. für eine einheitliche Umsetzung zu sorgen.

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Deutsche Vereinigung fuer Datenschutz e.V., 29 Apr 2020

Das Feedback der Deutschen Vereinigung für Datenschutz (DVD) e.V. (German Associaton for Dataprotection and Privacy) finden Sie im Anhang

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Open Rights Group, 29 Apr 2020

Open Rights Group, Panpotykon Foundation and The Civil Liberties Union for Europe are Civil Society Organisations, active in the field of digital rights. Over the past two years, we have gathered first-hand experience on the functioning of the consistency mechanism set forth by chapter VII of the…

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Associação Portuguesa para a Defesa do Consumidor, 29 Apr 2020

I. Comentários na generalidade: 1. Decorre a presente consulta da obrigação da Comissão Europeia de elaborar um relatório sobre a implementação do Regulamento (UE) 2016/679 do Parlamento e do Conselho, de 27 de abril de 2016, relativo à proteção das pessoas singulares no que diz respeito ao…

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, 29 Apr 2020

Danish Regions have been made aware that the GDPR is difficult to interpret and that the interpretation and implementation can sometimes vary. It can often be essential to share information about a patient with other health care professionals or other healthcare institutions, and this can be quite…

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Brave Software International, 28 Apr 2020

I represent Brave, a rapidly growing privacy-focussed Internet browser with offices in San Francisco and London, and employees across the EU. Brave’s CEO, Brendan Eich, is the inventor of JavaScript, and co-founded Mozilla/Firefox. I write to draw two matters related to cooperation between…

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European Federation of Associations of Market Research Organisations, 21 Apr 2020

Market, social and opinion research plays a key role in helping businesses and other constituencies better understand consumers, customers and citizens in developing goods and services and is essential for economic efficiency, innovation and progress. Social and opinion research is widely used by…

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Bundesverband ANUAS e.V. - Hilfsorganisation für Angehörige von Mord-, Tötungs-, Suizid- und Vermisstenfällen, 1 Apr 2020

Der Bundesverband ANUAS e.V. hat umfangreiche Erfahrungen mit öffentlich rechtlichen Fernsehsendern gemacht im Bereich der Datenschutzrechtsverletzung in Deutschland gemacht. Gewaltopfer werden z.B. von Reportern interviewt unter dem Deckmantel, man wolle den Betroffenen helfen, in Ihrem Fall…