IAB Submits Feedback on EDPB’s Consent or Pay Guidelines
IAB Europe and trade associations urge the EDPB to adopt a balanced approach to “Consent or Pay” models, emphasizing user choice and economic implications.
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LinkedIn Under Scrutiny After €310 Million GDPR Fine
LinkedIn faces scrutiny in Europe after a €310 million fine, announcing changes to its data processing for targeted ads by January 2025.
Noyb Files Complaint Against BeReal Over Consent Collecton Tactics
Noyb has filed a complaint against BeReal for its data consent practices, claiming it pressures users into accepting tracking for personalized advertising.
Orange Fined €50 Million for GDPR Violations in France
CNIL fines Orange S.A. €50 million for sending unsolicited ads and misusing user consent for tracking cookies, highlighting GDPR compliance issues.
Meta to Face €550 Million Lawsuit in Spain for Data Protection Violations
Meta faces a €550 million lawsuit in Spain for allegedly violating E.U. data protection laws by unlawfully collecting user data for targeted advertising.
Meta Changes Advertising Plans for EU Users Amid GDPR Scrutiny
Meta is revising its EU advertising strategy to offer a subscription model and less personalized ads, addressing regulatory concerns about user consent and data privacy.
IAB Tech Lab Seeks Industry Feedback on Global Privacy Platform Guidelines
IAB Tech Lab invites feedback on its Global Privacy Platform Implementation Guidelines to aid compliance with global privacy regulations until December 16, 2024.
Pinterest Accused of Breaching GDPR Consent Requirements for Ads
Pinterest faces a GDPR complaint from noyb for allegedly tracking users without consent and failing to respond to data access requests.
LinkedIn Fined €310 Million for Misusing Personal Data
LinkedIn has been fined €310 million by Ireland’s DPC for violating GDPR by misusing personal data for targeted advertising without valid consent.
Court Upholds DPC Investigation into Complaints Against Google’s Data Practices
The Irish High Court upheld a DPC inquiry into Google’s data processing practices, allowing five user complaints to proceed while dismissing one for lack of data processing.
Mozilla Accused of GDPR Violations in Firefox User Tracking
Mozilla faces a privacy complaint for allegedly collecting user data in Firefox without consent, raising GDPR compliance concerns.
Irish DPC’s Court Case Against X Ends, But AI Data Compliance Issues Remain
The Irish DPC’s proceedings against X ended with an agreement to halt certain data processing, but concerns about AI data practices and user consent remain unresolved.