compliance

July 22, 2023

Noyb wants court to order regulator to fully investigate claims against Meta

NOYB is seeking High Court intervention to urge Ireland’s Data Protection Commission to thoroughly investigate its complaints about Meta’s data handling practices.

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July 20, 2023

TeleSign accused of violating GDPR by reputation-scoring EU citizens

Fraud prevention firm TeleSign faces allegations for violating GDPR rules related to EU citizen’s data processing.

July 20, 2023

Amazon Faces Mass Legal Action In Netherlands

Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland is preparing a mass claim against Amazon for alleged illegal tracking of millions of Dutch users, claiming it collects more data than necessary.

July 20, 2023

EU court ruling on Meta may impact first party cookie use

CJEU has issued a ruling that could impact Meta’s ability to track user data across its platforms without explicit consent.

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July 19, 2023

Criteo Fined €40 Million for GDPR Breaches in User Consent

Criteo has received a fine of €40 million from CNIL for GDPR breaches related to user consent and data processing in targeted advertising.

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July 19, 2023

Controversy Surrounding Irish Government’s Amendments for Data Protection Investigations

The proposed amendments to the Law aimed at protecting DPC investigation confidentiality, have sparked concern among human rights groups and consumer organisations who argue it stifles dissent and shields tech companies from scrutiny.

July 18, 2023

Norway regulator to fine Meta over privacy breaches

Norway’s data protection authority, Datatilsynet, has threatened to fine Meta Platforms $100,000 per day for privacy breaches and illegal data harvesting for targeted advertising.

July 18, 2023

EDPS finds that the CJEU’s use of cloud videoconferencing services complies with data protection law

EDPS has approved the CJEU’s use of Cisco Webex, as it meets data protection standards.

July 18, 2023

Thanks to Threads, Meta just got bigger. Should we be concerned?

Amid concerns over data protection compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Meta has postponed the launch of its new app, Threads, within the EU.