Apple, Google questioned by ICO over app age ratings after UK child safety charity raises concerns
The U.K.’s data protection watchdog asked Apple and Google details on how they assess apps to determine the age ratings they apply.
DPA
EU Commission: Belgium Data Protection Authority lacks independence
The Commission has decided to send a reasoned opinion to Belgium for failing to ensure full independence of its Data Protection Authority.
Court confirms Twitter’s €450,000 fine
Dublin Circuit Court confirmed the Irish Data Protection Commission’s (DPC) decision to impose an administrative fine on Twitter.
Irish privacy watchdog endorses Facebook’s approach to data protection
A draft decision from Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner endorsing Facebook’s legal basis for processing personal data has been met with criticism by a data protection activist who says the platform is trying to bypass EU privacy laws.
French privacy watchdog takes action on government fingerprint database issues
CNIL has decided to call the Ministry of the Interior to order after observing several failures in the proper maintenance of the automated fingerprint file.
Irish regulator proposes 36 mln euro Facebook privacy fine
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has proposed fining Facebook up to 36 million euros in one of more than a dozen probes it has opened.
ICO expresses concerns over its future independence
In its response to the government’s data protection consultation, the Information Commissioner’s Office has raised worries over its future ability to function independently of government interference.
WhatsApp challenges DPC’s €225 million fine
Case initiated in the High Court over ‘disproportionate’ penalties on company.
Italian DPA opens investigation into smart glasses
Italian data protection authority Garante opened investigation into smart glasses equipped with the “Facebook View”.
Departing U.K. Privacy Regulator Wants Global Consensus on Data Disputes
Regional data-sharing rules are outdated and ineffective for international data flows, Elizabeth Denham says.
Ireland fails to enforce EU law against Big Tech
Irish regulator has not resolved 98% of 164 significant data protection complaints.
GDPR Fines – Trends In Enforcement
Since 2020 there has been noted an impressive rise in the amounts of GDPR fines.