EU Upholds Data Adequacy for all 11 Countries
EU maintains data protection adequacy for 11 non-EU jurisdictions, ensuring GDPR compliance.
GDPR News
800 Chinese CCTV Cameras Banned In EU Parliament Installed in Children’s Hospital
Dublin’s new children’s hospital faces privacy concerns with 800+ CCTV cameras.
DPAs seek clarity on ‘pay or consent’ privacy choices
Authorities from Norway, the Netherlands, and Hamburg asks EDPB to clarify legality of ‘Pay or Consent’ scheme under GDPR.
Google updates data privacy policies for targeted ads in the EU
Google updates privacy policies in Europe under DMA, affecting ad targeting and data sharing.
UK Publishers Weigh “Consent or Pay” After ICO Cookie Decision
UK news sites consider “consent or pay” model after ICO cookie ruling.
1.3 Million Patient COVID Test Records Exposed Online
Massive COVID-19 test data leak risks GDPR violations.
EU Users Gain More Control Over Data with Meta’s Unlinking Option
Meta introduces account unlinking options for EU users under DMA regulations.
France fines Amazon €32 million over employee surveillance
CNIL has imposed a significant penalty on Amazon France Logistique, fining the company €32 million for deploying a monitoring system deemed excessively intrusive.
EDPB assesses success and future of GDPR
EDPB affirms success of GDPR, calls for additional rules and resources, emphasizes compliance, cooperation, and international enforcement.
Issues with Google’s Privacy Sandbox
IAB Tech Lab identifies challenges with Google’s Privacy Sandbox tool as it aims to eliminate cookie tracking from Chrome.
UK’s New Surveillance Bill Raises Privacy Concerns
The UK government is pushing through new legislation to expand its surveillance powers, causing concern among tech firms and privacy campaigners.
Google Starts Eliminating Cookies (so only they can track you)
. While third-party cookies will bid farewell, Google will still track user activity using new methods that prioritize privacy.