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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Italian DPA requests information from TikTok on access to data from China
Garante has issued a request for information to TikTok in response to reports detailing possible breaches by former executives.
Spotify fined € 5 Million for GDPR violation
The Swedish Data Protection Authority imposed a hefty fine of €5 Million on Spotify due to their failure to GDPR non-compliance.
French Senate questions TikTok representatives
French Senate convened to interrogate two representatives of TikTok France.
CNIL closes injunction against Microsoft
The CNIL brought an end to the proceedings against Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited as it complied with requirements.
Dutch consumer group filing class-action suit against Google for privacy violations
The Dutch consumer rights groups are fighting Google to cease their collection and sale of users’ data without their express consent.
Microsoft says Irish DPC intends to slam LinkedIn with a $425m fine
Ireland’s DPA to fine Microsoft $425m for LinkedIn’s GDPR breaches.
Meta facing record fine for mishandling EU user data
Facebook is set to face potentially record-breaking fine for their noncompliance with the GDPR.