Swedish Data Inspectorate investigates Clearview AI
Swedish supervisory authority – Datainspektionen – is conducting an investigation on possible use of facial recognition technology provided by US […]
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Australian Watchdog launches action against Facebook
The Australian Information Commissioner has lodged proceedings against Facebook in the Federal Court, alleging the social media platform has committed […]
Amended Washington Privacy Act Passes House
The Washington House of Representatives passed an amended version of the WPA containing a private right of action. Among other […]
What Facebook’s $550M settlement teaches us about the future of facial recognition
In January, plaintiffs and Facebook reached the largest privacy settlement in U.S. history. Facebook agreed to settle for $550 million […]
Fine for processing students’ fingerprints imposed on a school
The President of the Personal Data Protection Office imposed a fine of PLN 20 000 in connection with the breach […]
EU-UK Brexit talks: Differences clear after first week – BBC News
The two sides are far apart on key issues as the UK team heads home If the sensitive personal data […]
Dutch DPA fines Tennis Association EUR 525,000
The Dutch DPA imposed a fine of EUR 525,000 on tennis association KNLTB for selling the personal data of its […]
The Belgian DPA Publishes Recommendation on Direct Marketing
The Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) published Recommendation providing Guidance on direct marketing. The Recommendation provides a methodology on how […]
Scottish company hit with maximum fine for making nearly 200 million nuisance calls
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined CRDNN Limited with the maximum £500,000 fine for making more than 193 million […]
Cathay Pacific fined £500,000 for failing to secure its customers’ personal data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Cathay Pacific Airways Limited £500,000 for failing to protect the security of its […]
New Mexico Sues Google Over Children’s Privacy Violations
New Mexico’s attorney general sued Google on Thursday, saying the tech giant used its educational products to spy on the […]
China uses software to dictate Coronavirus quarantines
China encourages people to return to work despite the coronavirus outbreak, it has begun a bold mass experiment in using […]