GDPR News

September 21, 2021

Washington says a transatlantic data deal is close. Brussels disagrees.

The EU and the US have been working on a deal since July last year.

September 20, 2021

Microsoft is going password-free for consumer accounts

This is good news for the security-conscious — and the forgetful.

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September 19, 2021

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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September 19, 2021

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.

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September 19, 2021

Law Enforcement’s Use of Commercial Phone Data Stirs Surveillance Fight

Agencies’ growing use of purchased data without warrants raises new legal questions.

September 18, 2021

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.

September 16, 2021

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.

September 16, 2021

Italian DPA opens investigation into smart glasses

Italian data protection authority Garante opened investigation into smart glasses equipped with the “Facebook View”.

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September 16, 2021

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Regional data-sharing rules are outdated and ineffective for international data flows, Elizabeth Denham says.

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September 14, 2021

Ireland fails to enforce EU law against Big Tech

Irish regulator has not resolved 98% of 164 significant data protection complaints.

September 14, 2021

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.

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September 10, 2021

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.

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