Finland lifts ban on transferring Yandex data to Russia
Finland’s data regulator lifts ban on Yandex’s ride-hailing app Yango, allowing data transfer to Russia after confirming Russian legislation doesn’t apply to taxi services.
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French apps accused of illegally sharing user data
NOYB has filed complaints against three large companies, alleging their mobile apps illegally access and share users’ personal data.
UK-US data deal could hinge on fate of EU arrangement
he UK has introduced a “data bridge” for personal data sharing with the US, but its future might hinge on challenges to EU-US data sharing rules.
UK owners of smart home devices being asked for swathes of personal data
Smart home devices are collecting more personal data than required for their functioning, potentially sharing it with social media firms like TikTok, according to a report by consumer advocacy group Which?.
UK bolts US ‘data bridge’ deal onto EU-US Data Privacy Framework
The UK government supports a transatlantic data transfer deal between the EU and US, despite potential legal challenges to its durability.
New EU-US data transfer deal also faces criticism in Germany
French MEP Philippe Latombe’s lawsuits against the new EU-US data transfer agreement have received support in Germany, where the agreement faces criticism.
UK data watchdog to review period and fertility apps amid security concerns
UK data watchdog to review period and fertility tracking apps over concerns about data security and privacy issues raised by users.
French lawmaker challenges transatlantic data deal before EU court
French lawmaker Philippe Latombe challenges the new transatlantic data deal before the EU’s General Court, sparking concerns of prolonged legal disputes.
TikTok opens its first EU data center in Ireland
TikTok has begun to route European user data through its new data center in Dublin, Ireland in a bid to meet regulatory standards.
Researchers: Every New Car Is a ‘Privacy Nightmare’
Modern cars are collecting and sharing massive amounts of personal data, raising privacy concerns, according to a Mozilla Foundation study that scrutinized the privacy policies of 25 major car brands.
UK Government targets minorities with social media ads despite Facebook ban
Government agencies and police forces are using targeted social media ads based on protected characteristics and stereotypical traits to reach minority groups, raising ethical concerns.
Finnish DPA bans Yango taxi service transfers of personal data from Finland to Russia temporarily
Finnish DPA orders Yandex and Ridetech International to halt customers’ personal data transfer to Russia due to upcoming legislative reform weakening data protection.