UK data watchdog issues Snapchat enforcement notice over AI chatbot
Snapchat might face a hefty fine by the UK data watchdog due to alleged failure in assessing privacy risks posed by its AI chatbot feature for users, especially children.
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Norway Calls for EU-Wide Ban on Meta’s Ad Tracking
Norway’s Data Protection Authority urges the European Data Protection Board to extend its ban on Meta’s ad-targeting practices across the EU.
UK-US data deal could hinge on fate of EU arrangement
he UK has introduced a “data bridge” for personal data sharing with the US, but its future might hinge on challenges to EU-US data sharing rules.
Google’s adtech targeted by Dutch class-action style privacy damages suit
Google is facing a class-action lawsuit in the Netherlands, accusing the tech giant of violating European privacy laws by tracking and profiling consumers.
UK owners of smart home devices being asked for swathes of personal data
Smart home devices are collecting more personal data than required for their functioning, potentially sharing it with social media firms like TikTok, according to a report by consumer advocacy group Which?.
UK bolts US ‘data bridge’ deal onto EU-US Data Privacy Framework
The UK government supports a transatlantic data transfer deal between the EU and US, despite potential legal challenges to its durability.
New EU-US data transfer deal also faces criticism in Germany
French MEP Philippe Latombe’s lawsuits against the new EU-US data transfer agreement have received support in Germany, where the agreement faces criticism.
TikTok Fined €345m For Children’s Data Breaches
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok €345m for breaches related to mishandling of children’s data.
UK data watchdog to review period and fertility apps amid security concerns
UK data watchdog to review period and fertility tracking apps over concerns about data security and privacy issues raised by users.
Google gets its way, bakes a user-tracking ad platform directly into Chrome
Google’s Chrome browser rolls out an invasive ad platform, the “Privacy Sandbox,” that tracks users’ browsing and shares advertising topics with web pages.
French lawmaker challenges transatlantic data deal before EU court
French lawmaker Philippe Latombe challenges the new transatlantic data deal before the EU’s General Court, sparking concerns of prolonged legal disputes.
Britain Admits Defeat in Controversial Online Safety Bill
The UK government has backed down on enforcing a “spy clause” in the Online Safety Bill, a move welcomed by tech companies and privacy activists.