Rethinking Freedom of Information in the Wake of Sweden’s Gang Wars
Sweden’s open data laws clash with rising gang-related violence.
GDPR News
Morele.net Hit with €870K GDPR Fine for Data Breach
Morele.net faces a €870,000 GDPR fine after re-evaluation by UODO for data breach.
20 Years of Facebook: trust in social media remains low
Survey shows only 6% trust social media with data as Facebook turns 20.
Privacy is a key to customer trust, stydy reveals
Privacy investment yields economic benefits and customer trust, but AI transparency lags.
Danish Data Protection Authority Unveils Updated Strategy
The Danish Data Protection Authority revises its data protection strategy, focusing on risk-based supervision.
Irish DPC Counters Criticism, Defends Its GDPR Compliance Record
Irish DPC defends GDPR enforcement record, refutes claims of leniency and highlights significant fines.
Google Exposes Global Spyware Threats to Privacy
Google’s report reveals significant spyware threats to user privacy.
Denmark orders schools to stop sending student data to Google
Danish DPA requests schools to stop transferring personal data to Google or establish a clear legal basis for these transfers.
Italian Police Accused of Illegal EU Drivers’ Data Access for UK Fines
Allegations are raised that an Italian police department unlawfully accessed and shared EU drivers’ details with Euro Parking Collections.
WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps
WhatsApp to allow cross-app messaging while adhering to EU privacy laws.
Poland to probe previous government’s spyware use
Poland investigates former government’s alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware and illegal fund allocation.
Dutch DPA Targets Misleading Cookie Banners
Dutch DPA (AP) enforces GDPR cookie consent rules, penalizing misleading banners.