The 4 elements of valid #consent in the #GDPR are: #Freely given, #Specific, #Informed and #Unambiguous.
In #sensitive situations #explicit consent is #required. Read more: https://www.edpb.europa.eu/system/files/2026-04/edpb-summary-consent_en.pdf
#law
If only those handy #edpb guidelines were present in 2018!
Tracking Pixels in Email: The Italian DPA Guidelines and the Consent Puzzle
A commentary on Decision No. 284 of April 17, 2026, by the Italian Data Protection Authority. Two systemic questions: privacy by design under Art. 25 GDPR, and consent specificity under EDPB Guidelines 05/2020.
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#GDPR #ePrivacy #PrivacyByDesign #DPO #DataProtection #EDPB #AI #privacy #DataprivacyDay #pixel_tracking

Analysis of the Italian DPA Guidelines of April 17, 2026, on tracking pixels in email communications: regulatory framework under Article 122 of the Italian Privacy Code, obligations, exceptions, and critical issues regarding the consent model and privacy by design.
Der #EDPB konsultiert eine neue Vorlage für Datenschutz-Folgenabschätzungen (#DSFA). Für Unternehmen ein Anlass, bestehende Prozesse und Vorlagen zu überprüfen. #GDPR #DataProtection
www.edpb.europa.eu/our-work-tools/documents/public-consultations/2026/edpb-dpia-template_en

The EDPB has published a harmonised DPIA template for public consultation. Analysis of the structure, the design-risk vs incident-risk distinction, and implications for practitioners.