EU’s Cookie Pledge stalls
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.
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EDPB issues opinion on Meta’s “consent or pay” model
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.
EU Civil Groups Challenge Meta’s Privacy Workaround
Civil society groups urge the EDPB to reject Meta’s “consent or pay” model, fearing it undermines EU privacy laws.
Meta to face £3bn UK lawsuit over data monetisation
UK lawsuit progresses against Meta for data sharing practices, spotlighting GDPR compliance issues.
EU pushes for less intrusive cookie consent
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.
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.
EU Users Gain More Control Over Data with Meta’s Unlinking Option
Meta introduces account unlinking options for EU users under DMA regulations.
Germany Gives Google Users More Power Over Their Data
Google has committed to give its users more control over their data processing – a result of a proceeding by the Bundeskartellamt under new competition law.
Thanks to Threads, Meta just got bigger. Should we be concerned?
Amid concerns over data protection compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Meta has postponed the launch of its new app, Threads, within the EU.