January 2021

Close-up of several COVID-19 vaccine vials with clear liquid, each labeled "COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine." The vials have blue caps and are arranged in a neat row on a reflective surface, casting faint reflections. The labels include some small, detailed text beneath the main title.

January 17, 2021

Vaccine passports: what are they and do they pose a danger to privacy?

Race to build app for people to demonstrate Covid-19 jab or a negative test, but rights groups worry about ‘identity checks’.

Large outdoor sign with a colorful geometric pattern featuring a prominent "thumbs up" icon. Below, text reads "facebook" on the left and "1 Hacker Way" on the right. Surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

January 17, 2021

Facebook sues two Chrome extension devs for scraping user data

Facebook filed a lawsuit in Portugal against browser extension maker Oink and Stuff.

A child with short brown hair is sitting at a wooden table, facing a laptop screen. The screen displays a virtual classroom or online learning platform. The child rests their chin on their hands. A potted plant is in the background on the table.

January 17, 2021

Irish DPC publishes draft Fundamentals for a Child-Oriented Approach to Data Processing

On December 18, 2020, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) published its draft Fundamentals for a Child-Oriented Approach to Data Processing.

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January 17, 2021

EDPB & EDPS adopt joint opinions on new sets of SCCs

The EDPB and EDPS have adopted joint opinions on two sets of contractual clauses (SCCs). One opinion on the SCCs for contracts between controllers and processors and one on the SCCs for the transfer of personal data to third countries.

A person in a white lab coat with a blue stethoscope around their neck is holding and using a smartphone. The person's face is not visible, and they are wearing a checkered shirt underneath the coat. The focus is on the hands and phone, suggesting engagement in a task.

January 17, 2021

Vaccine Site Uses Credit History to Verify Patients’ Identities

AdvantageCare Physicians verifies identities by using information that shows up in people’s Experian credit histories.

A laptop displays an image of a hooded figure with green binary code cascading down the screen, resembling hacking or cybersecurity themes. The background is a dark digital matrix with lines of numbers and symbols. The laptop sits on a plain surface.

January 17, 2021

German police take down ‘world’s largest darknet marketplace’

A German-led police sting has taken down the “world’s largest” darknet marketplace.

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January 17, 2021

FAA Publishes Final Rule for Operating Drones Over People

The Federal Aviation Administration published the final rule for the operation of drones over people.

January 15, 2021

Facebook’s EU-US data transfers face their final countdown

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has agreed to swiftly finalize a long-standing complaint against Facebook’s international data transfers for EU to US.

January 15, 2021

Ireland brings in tough laws on revenge porn and online bullying

Parliament unanimously approves laws that could result in a 10-year jail sentence.

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January 15, 2021

Germany′s foreign intelligence service under pressure

Germany’s foreign intelligence agency (BND) screens hundreds of millions of emails annually. The European Court of Human Rights is now looking into this practice.