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January 30, 2024

DPAs seek clarity on ‘pay or consent’ privacy choices

Authorities from Norway, the Netherlands, and Hamburg asks EDPB to clarify legality of ‘Pay or Consent’ scheme under GDPR.

January 29, 2024

Google updates data privacy policies for targeted ads in the EU

Google updates privacy policies in Europe under DMA, affecting ad targeting and data sharing.

January 26, 2024

UK Publishers Weigh “Consent or Pay” After ICO Cookie Decision

UK news sites consider “consent or pay” model after ICO cookie ruling.

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January 7, 2024

Google Starts Eliminating Cookies (so only they can track you)

. While third-party cookies will bid farewell, Google will still track user activity using new methods that prioritize privacy.

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December 18, 2023

Research Uncovers Surprising Twist in Cookie Rejection

Cookie rejection patterns may expose more than expected.

December 18, 2023

Meta faces €550M lawsuit for GDPR breaches in Spain

Meta sued in Spain for €550M over GDPR compliance failures.

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November 23, 2023

UK watchdog threatens enforcement action over ad cookies

ICO enforces fair cookie consent practices in the UK.

September 1, 2023

ICO threatens enforcement action against websites with ‘harmful’ cookie banners

The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is cracking down on website design practices that could potentially harm users.

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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May 18, 2023

CNIL fines health website €380,000 for non-compliance with GDPR and cookie requirements

French data protection authority fined health website doctiddimo.fr for failures in processing of health data and non-compliance with cookie requirements.

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April 25, 2023

German Supervisory Authorities Publish Opinion on Subscription Websites

German DPAs issued an opinion concerning websites that offer visitors options to access a free version which tracks user behavior or a paid version without monitoring.