UK data watchdog to review period and fertility apps amid security concerns
UK data watchdog to review period and fertility tracking apps over concerns about data security and privacy issues raised by users.
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CNIL is drafting recommendation aiming for transparency of mobile apps
The CNIL is drafting a recommendation to clarify obligations of mobile application ecosystem players, open for public consultation until October 8th, 2023.
Italian DPA stops AI powered chatbot “Replika”
Italian DPA ordered Replika, an AI-powered chatbot that creates a ‘virtual friend’ using text and video interfaces, to stop processing personal data in Italy.
TikTok in Europe’s crosshairs
Chinese-owned app TikTok faces increasing backlash from European politicians and regulators.
French DPA fines app developer VOODOO 3 million euros
CNIL fined app developer VOODOO 3 million euros for unlawfully tracking users’ activity without their consent.
Meta fined €5.5m over WhatsApp data handling
This is the latest fine issued against Meta services including WhatsApp in recent years over data collection practices.
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.
UK Government Publishes New Code of Practice for App Store Operators and App Developers
Tthe UK Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) published a voluntary Code of Practice for App Store Operators and App Developers.
Italy’s privacy watchdog fines COVID lockdown-era party app
Regulator finds ‘numerous violations’ of the GDPR.
Period-tracking apps are leaking data
Research on more than 20 apps found that the majority collected large amounts of personal data and shared it with third parties.
This website tells you what private information apps might be tracking
A new tool reveals how apps like TikTok and Instagram can potentially use JavaScript to view sensitive data.
Uber facing questions over how it knew Transport for London boss used app
Leaked files show cab-hailing firm noted Sir Peter Hendy ‘used an Uber car twice’ during one week in 2014.