ePrivacy

October 14, 2024

Hungarian Presidency Proposes Review of e-Privacy Directive

Hungarian presidency pushes for renewed review of e-Privacy directive and emphasizes telecom consolidation and green investments in the EU.

July 15, 2024

noyb publishes Consent Banner Report: EDPB vs National DPAs

This report by noyb offers insights for companies implementing consent banners, highlighting the varying standards between the EDPB and national DPAs.

April 26, 2024

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.

April 26, 2024

EU extends CSAM rules until April 2026

MEPs have endorsed a temporary extension of the e-Privacy derogation to allow the detection of online child sexual abuse material until April 2026, aiming to harmonize reporting on measures taken by companies.

April 19, 2024

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.

February 28, 2024

Bavarian DPA checks website cookie compliance

BayLDA finds 350 non-compliant cookie banners on Bavarian websites.

February 22, 2024

Deepdive into Meta’s pay or OK

Meta’s transition to consent-based advertising in the EU highlights the pivotal role of valid consent under GDPR regulations amidst evolving data protection standards.

February 6, 2024

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.