In this week’s TechLaw10 Jonathan and Eric discuss the breaking news that the Spanish data protection regulator, AEPD, has launched an investigation into the Spanish football league, La Liga, over allegations that it used the microphones in fans’ mobile phones to spy on bars and other locations that broadcast Spanish football matches. The allegation is that they did this using an app which fans downloaded to their devices more than 10 million times.
Jonathan and Eric discussed the implications under GDPR.
You can find out more about some of the technical terms used in this broadcast by looking at our data protection glossary here.
TechLaw10 is a 10-minute audio podcast update from U.S. lawyer Eric Sinrod (Duane Morris) and UK lawyer Jonathan Armstrong (Cordery) where they share insights on developments where technology intersects with the law in the EU and the U.S. These well-known commentators are sought out in the media for their opinions on breaking news and developing trends. Whether you are in North America or Europe, now you can hear directly from them regarding the latest technology issues at home and across the pond.