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August 10, 2023

Privacy group challenges Ryanair’s use of facial recognition

Digital rights group NOYB accuses Ryanair of violating customers’ data protection rights by using facial recognition for identity verification.

August 10, 2023

Facebook to unmask anonymous Dutch user accused of repeated defamatory posts

The Court of Hague in The Netherlands has ruled that Facebook, operated by Meta, must reveal the identity of an anonymous user accused of defamation, marking a potential shift in user privacy and accountability on social media platforms.

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August 9, 2023

Some Companies Shun Long-Awaited Trans-Atlantic Data Agreement

The new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework between the U.S. and the EU has received mixed reactions from businesses, with some hesitating to adopt it due to potential legal challenges and increased regulatory scrutiny.

August 6, 2023

Meta to ask EU users’ permission to show targeted advertising

Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will ask EU users for consent to display personalised ads due to recent regulatory rulings.

August 6, 2023

TikTok to face EU fine over processing of children’s data

TikTok is set to face a hefty fine from the European Union over its alleged failure to protect children’s data, with the decision expected in September.

August 6, 2023

Google to launch privacy tools which remove unwanted personal image

Google is introducing new privacy tools to allow users more control over personal images online, making it easier to remove explicit content from search results.

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August 3, 2023

EU creates Digital Alliance with Latin America and Caribbean

The EU and several Latin American and Caribbean nations have united to form the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, a cooperative framework aimed at encouraging digital growth and innovation.

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July 27, 2023

Dutch Unemployment Benefit Recipients Unfairly Targeted

The Dutch agency UWV has been found to have illegally tracked the online behaviors of benefits recipients, violating privacy and data protection laws.

July 27, 2023

The European Commission Calls for Feedback on ENISA

The EU Commission is seeking public input on the performance and potential modifications to the mandate of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).

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July 27, 2023

The ICO Publishes Practical Guide to Data Protection in Journalism

The ICO has developed a code of practice for the use of personal information in journalism, aiming to balance press freedom with individual privacy.

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July 27, 2023

Takeaways from ICO’s reprimands

This article reflects on three critical lessons from the data protection reprimands issued in Q1 2023/24, urging organizations to improve their privacy practices.