Irish regulator proposes 36 mln euro Facebook privacy fine
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has proposed fining Facebook up to 36 million euros in one of more than a dozen probes it has opened.
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Big Tech to be forced to hand over data on political ads
Social media companies could face hefty fines if they don’t publish detailed information on political ad buyers, according to an EU internal document.
EU lawmaker says U.S. tech giants should be regulated where they are based
U.S. tech giants such as Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon should be regulated by the EU country where they are based under proposed EU rules
Facebook Pauses Development of “Instagram Kids”
Facebook announced that it is pausing its work on a kids’ version of Instagram after facing widespread criticism.
WhatsApp challenges DPC’s €225 million fine
Case initiated in the High Court over ‘disproportionate’ penalties on company.
The Battle for Digital Privacy Is Reshaping the Internet
As Apple and Google enact privacy changes, businesses are grappling with the fallout, Madison Avenue is fighting back and Facebook has cried foul.
Italian DPA opens investigation into smart glasses
Italian data protection authority Garante opened investigation into smart glasses equipped with the “Facebook View”.
Fertility App Maker Sued for Sending Data to Google, Facebook
A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Flo Health, a fertility-tracking mobile app maker, unlawfully shared sensitive user data with Google, Facebook, AppsFlyer Inc. and Flurry Inc.
How Facebook Undermines Privacy Protections for Its 2 Billion WhatsApp Users
WhatsApp assures users that no one can see their messages, but the company has an extensive monitoring and regularly shares information with prosecutors.
Facebook believes accountability and investment signals it is taking privacy seriously
Social media giant Facebook says it has been throwing investment behind making sure user data is being protected.
South Korea Issues Fines to Facebook, Google and Netflix Over Privacy Violations
Facebook, Google and Netflix are facing fines and actions for privacy violations, with Facebook assessed the second-largest amount in the country’s history for its treatment of facial recognition templates.
RI treasurer sues Facebook, alleging investment losses from data breach
The Employees’ Retirement System of Rhode Island sues Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg over alleged financial losses due to data breach.