Tinder Adds Background Checks to Its Dating App
Tinder is introducing a tool to let users run background checks on prospective dates.
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Ireland’s privacy watchdog sued for inaction over ‘massive Google data breach’
At issue is the DPC’s response to a complaint about Google’s role in the high-velocity trading of web users’ personal data to determine which ads get served.
The new bill threatens the independence and functioning of the Belgian Data Protection Authority
The Belgian data protection authority (APD) is concerned about developments that could threaten its independence.
UK makes changes to the Online Safety Bill to tackle scams and fraud
Government makes changes to the Online Safety Bill to tackle scams and fraud.
TikTok children’s privacy lawsuit can proceed, says UK High Court
A UK High Court judge has granted permission for a class-action style privacy lawsuit to proceed against TikTok over its handling of children’s data.
Italian DPA fines Clearview AI €20 million
The Italian data protection authority fined the Clearview AI EUR 20 million for GDPR breaches when processing sensitive data.
Telegram founder commits to Ukraine user privacy
The messaging app’s Russian-born co-founder says: “Privacy is sacred – now more than ever”.
New exploit turns smart speakers against themselves
Researchers have discovered a novel way of exploiting Amazon Echo smart speakersto perform commands.
France Enacts New Law on Parental Controls
On March 2, 2022, President of France signed into law a new piece of legislation designed to reinforce parental controls over minors’ access to the Internet.
Large-scale inquiries progress as Irish DPA’s budget and staff numbers ramp up
DPC’s budget increased to €19.1 million with a further increase of €23.2 million in 2022.
Privacy Shield 2.0 is ‘high priority’ but ‘not easy’, warns EU’s Vestager
Agreeing a new agreement with the US is a “high priority” for the EU, but a replacement for the defunct EU-US Privacy Shield is by no means a done deal.
Facebook’s Meta facing order from Irish regulator to suspend data transfers to US
Wide-ranging privacy case has already led to threats from social media giant.