1.3 Million Patient COVID Test Records Exposed Online
Massive COVID-19 test data leak risks GDPR violations.
GDPR News
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.
noyb files complaint against Austria’s Creditors’ association for profiting from GDPR trights
KSV1870, a creditors’ association, is accused of profiting from the right of access to personal data under the GDPR by misleading individuals, especially foreigners, into purchasing a high-priced “InfoPass” instead of obtaining a free copy of their data.
OpenAI Moves to Ireland to Reduce Regulatory Risk in the EU
OpenAI has moved its data controller role to its Dublin-based entity to comply with GDPR and reduce regulatory risk in the EU.
Amazon Under Fire for Selling Hidden Spy Cameras
Hidden spy cameras disguised as everyday objects are being sold on Amazon, raising concerns about privacy violations and illegal activities.
Belgium defends tax data sharing with US
Belgium disputes data sharing with the US IRS under GDPR concerns.
Research Uncovers Surprising Twist in Cookie Rejection
Cookie rejection patterns may expose more than expected.