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.
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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.
Some Companies Shun Long-Awaited Trans-Atlantic Data Agreement
The new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework between the U.S. and the EU has received mixed reactions from businesses, with some hesitating to adopt it due to potential legal challenges and increased regulatory scrutiny.
MEPs Call for Stronger Privacy Measures against User Tracking
Ten MEPs have called on the European Commission to introduce a moratorium on the tracking of users.
The legal and ethical implications of synthetic data
The article discusses the complex legal and ethical issues arising from the creation and use of synthetic data, emphasizing the need for robust guidelines to maintain privacy and integrity while exploiting its potential benefits.
NGOs worry EU to curtail the rights of complainants in transnational privacy disputes
European civil society groups are rallying to protect the rights of complainants in cross-border data privacy violation cases, fearing these may be compromised in an upcoming EU legislative proposal.
Belgian Government Boosts Transparency with New Data Access Initiative
Belgian citizens can now see who accessed their personal information via a government website, as part of efforts to boost transparency.
Suicide Hotlines Promise Anonymity. Dozens of Their Websites Send Sensitive Data to Facebook
Websites for mental health crisis resources across the country—which promise anonymity for visitors, many of whom are at a desperate moment in their lives—have been quietly sending sensitive visitor data to Facebook
UK Becomes First Associate Member of CBPR
he UK is now the first country with Associate status in the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum, opening up opportunities for international collaboration on data transfers.