Even the FBI says you should use an ad blocker
The feds say cybercriminals are buying online ads to impersonate brands with the aim of stealing or extorting money from victims.
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Twitter faces investigation in Ireland over data breach
The breach reportedly affected more than 5 million users.
Search engines must remove manifestly inaccurate information, court rules
Top EU court decided that search engine must de-list information that is proved as manifestly inaccurate.
Dutch police fined for filming passersby to check on social distancing
The Dutch privacy watchdog has fined the Rotterdam police force €50,000 for using cars equipped with cameras to monitor social distancing rule.
UK Privacy Regulator Names and Shames Breached Firms
ICO publishes detailed list of complaints and investigations.
Companies use design to take our time, money and personal data
Many companies use deceptive design to hold on to customers, increase sales, or acquire personal data.
EU court rules Airbnb must provide rental info to tax authorities
Short-term accommodation services company Airbnb must provide information in rental contracts to tax authorities and withhold tax under a national regime.
UK ICO Publishes New Direct Marketing Guidance and Checklists
ICO published a package of detailed guidance and checklists for direct marketing activities.
New UK guidance on Transfer Risk Assessments
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published an update to its guidance on international transfers.
EU institutions sign European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles
Presidents of the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council signed the European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles.
Apple should face 6 million euro fine, adviser to French privacy watchdog says
Apple should face a 6 million euro ($6.3 million) fine for breach of privacy rules, the top adviser to CNILs sanction body recommended.
Ombudsman finds EU monitoring over Irish data ‘appropriate’
The EU Ombudsman has concluded an investigation into the European Commission’s monitoring of the application of data protection rules in Ireland.