The GPEN Sweep 2024 report highlights the prevalence of deceptive design patterns in websites and apps, urging stricter enforcement of data protection laws and more transparent design practices.
The EU is set to charge Meta for violating digital rules with its “pay or consent” model, potentially coercing users into data tracking, following similar recent actions against Apple under the Digital Markets Act.
noyb files GDPR complaint against Google’s Privacy Sandbox for misleading users with hidden tracking features, raising concerns about transparency and user consent in data privacy.
Noyb challenges Meta’s privacy policy changes in Europe, questioning the use of user data for AI training without clear user consent.
The European Commission’s initiative for a “Cookie Pledge” to empower consumers in digital advertising faced obstacles, prompting a potential shift towards legislative action for data protection.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issues guidance on adtech giants like Meta violating GDPR by offering “consent or pay” options, emphasizing the need for real choice in data processing.
Civil society groups urge the EDPB to reject Meta’s “consent or pay” model, fearing it undermines EU privacy laws.
BayLDA finds 350 non-compliant cookie banners on Bavarian websites.
Meta begins anonymized data collection from Quest VR users, raising privacy concerns.
Meta’s transition to consent-based advertising in the EU highlights the pivotal role of valid consent under GDPR regulations amidst evolving data protection standards.
The European Commission is actively working to reform the digital advertising industry’s reliance on cookies, with a focus on enhancing user privacy in line with GDPR standards.
French CNIL fines YAHOO EMEA €10M for non-compliant cookie consent practices.