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.
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EU chief announces cybersecurity law for connected devices
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday (15 September) a Cyber Resilience Act aimed at setting common cybersecurity standards for connected devices.
Law Enforcement’s Use of Commercial Phone Data Stirs Surveillance Fight
Agencies’ growing use of purchased data without warrants raises new legal questions.
Apple poised to reshape online advertising as investment and influence grows
Marketers will be turning to Apple for leadership on privacy issues that matter to their media spends in light of recent tech updates.
DPC launches two inquiries into TikTok concerning compliance with GDPR
The Ireland’s DPA has commenced two own-volition inquiries in relation to TikTok Technology Limited’s (TikTok) compliance with requirements of the GDPR.
Italian DPA opens investigation into smart glasses
Italian data protection authority Garante opened investigation into smart glasses equipped with the “Facebook View”.
Departing U.K. Privacy Regulator Wants Global Consensus on Data Disputes
Regional data-sharing rules are outdated and ineffective for international data flows, Elizabeth Denham says.
Ireland fails to enforce EU law against Big Tech
Irish regulator has not resolved 98% of 164 significant data protection complaints.
WhatsApp to offer end-to-end encrypted backups in iCloud, Google Drive with user-managed keys
WhatsApp said users will soon be able to store end-to-end encrypted backups of their chat history on Google Drive or iCloud.
Nuisance calls could lead to multimillion-pound fines in UK
Multimillion-pound fines could be imposed for nuisance or fraudulent calls and texts under a proposed overhaul of the UK’s data rules.
GDPR Fines – Trends In Enforcement
Since 2020 there has been noted an impressive rise in the amounts of GDPR fines.
The State of Consumer Data Privacy Laws in the US (And Why It Matters)
Digital privacy laws help control how your data is stored, shared, and used by big businesses—but those protections vary wildly depending on where you live.