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.
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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.
No Photos Please: Tate Modern Reopens Viewing Gallery Amidst Privacy Controversy
The Tate Modern re-opens viewing gallery with ‘no photos’ signs after luxury flat owners win a privacy case, though with sections overlooking the flats still off-limits.
Meta denied injunction against Norway’s ban order on its surveillance ads
Meta’s bid to overturn Norway’s ban on its non-consensual ad targeting was rejected by an Oslo District Court, marking a significant victory for data protection rights.
Meta May Offer Ad-Free Subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook in the E.U.
Meta plans to introduce a paid subscription service for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, offering an ad-free experience as a means to address privacy concerns.