Amazon Faces Mass Legal Action In Netherlands
Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland is preparing a mass claim against Amazon for alleged illegal tracking of millions of Dutch users, claiming it collects more data than necessary.
GDPR News
Digital Euro: The Future of Currency or a Privacy Nightmare?
The European Commission’s proposal for a digital euro, intended to ensure the currency’s relevance in the digital age, has sparked concerns over privacy and its potential use for monitoring citizens’ transactional behavior.
UK’s Post-Brexit Data Bill Promises Economic Boost, Sparks Privacy Concerns
UK’s new DPDI Bill may boost economy but raises serious data and privacy concerns.
EU court ruling on Meta may impact first party cookie use
CJEU has issued a ruling that could impact Meta’s ability to track user data across its platforms without explicit consent.
European Parliament audits Google’s advertising practices
The European Parliament is auditing Google’s advertising practices dating back to 2020 following a report by Adalytics.
Criteo Fined €40 Million for GDPR Breaches in User Consent
Criteo has received a fine of €40 million from CNIL for GDPR breaches related to user consent and data processing in targeted advertising.
Controversy Surrounding Irish Government’s Amendments for Data Protection Investigations
The proposed amendments to the Law aimed at protecting DPC investigation confidentiality, have sparked concern among human rights groups and consumer organisations who argue it stifles dissent and shields tech companies from scrutiny.
European Commission proposes new rules to speed up GDPR enforcement
The European Commission has proposed new rules to speed up GDPR enforcement by requiring privacy regulators to share information upfront in major cases and settle disputes out of court, although the draft law has faced criticism from both privacy activists and Big Tech companies.
Metropolitan police shared sensitive data about crime victims with Facebook
British police shared sensitive data collected from individuals reporting sexual offences and domestic abuse crimes on their websites with Facebook for targeted advertising.
Norway regulator to fine Meta over privacy breaches
Norway’s data protection authority, Datatilsynet, has threatened to fine Meta Platforms $100,000 per day for privacy breaches and illegal data harvesting for targeted advertising.
EDPS finds that the CJEU’s use of cloud videoconferencing services complies with data protection law
EDPS has approved the CJEU’s use of Cisco Webex, as it meets data protection standards.
Thanks to Threads, Meta just got bigger. Should we be concerned?
Amid concerns over data protection compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Meta has postponed the launch of its new app, Threads, within the EU.