UK’s New Data Bill: A Threat to GDPR Compliance?
UK’s Data Protection Bill could clash with EU GDPR, affecting data privacy and law enforcement cooperation.
February 2024
UK shop ordered to stop using facial recognition technology to monitor staff
ICO orders Serco Leisure to stop using biometric surveillance on staff, citing GDPR violations.
GDPR Right of Access Under EDPB’s Enforcement Spotlight in 2024
The EDPB initiates a 2024 action focusing on GDPR’s right of access to ensure compliance across the EU.
Bavarian DPA checks website cookie compliance
BayLDA finds 350 non-compliant cookie banners on Bavarian websites.
EU Parliament Cybersecurity Concerns Amid Spyware Discovery
EU Parliament boosts cybersecurity after spyware found on members’ phones.
Swedish DPA Focuses on Innovation and Effective Complaint Management
IMY intensifies innovation support and GDPR enforcement, imposing €12M in fines.
EncroChat Phone Network Interception Upheld by Court
Dutch court upholds use of EncroChat data in conviction, affirming EU trust principle.
Meta to collect “anonymized” data from Quest headsets
Meta begins anonymized data collection from Quest VR users, raising privacy concerns.
Deepdive into Meta’s pay or OK
Meta’s transition to consent-based advertising in the EU highlights the pivotal role of valid consent under GDPR regulations amidst evolving data protection standards.
Ann Cavoukian Shares Thoughts on Privacy and AI
Ann Cavoukian gives perspective on fostering privacy in AI through Privacy Design principles, ensuring data security and ethical innovation.
Meta to face £3bn UK lawsuit over data monetisation
UK lawsuit progresses against Meta for data sharing practices, spotlighting GDPR compliance issues.
EU Rights Groups Challenge Meta’s “Consent or Pay” Model
EU rights groups urge EDPB to reject Meta’s “consent or pay” tactic, threatening GDPR and privacy.