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September 7, 2021

Record GDPR fine has implications for calculation of GDPR fines and regulatory expectations around transparency rules

The €225 million WhatsAapp fine represents a significant increase from the initial €30m-€50m proposed by the DPC.

September 2, 2021

Ireland watchdog fines WhatsApp €225 million for flouting EU data rules

Messaging app calls €225m fine for breaking data protection rules ‘entirely disproportionate’.

September 2, 2021

Lawsuit filed against TikTok for violating children’s privacy

The Take Back Your Privacy Foundation (TBYP) and the Consumers’ Association are suing the company behind the popular app TikTok for violating the privacy and consumer rights of children.

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August 18, 2021

GDPR Violation Penalties Increased 113% in Past 12 Months

The number of financial penalties for GDPR violations has increased by 113% over the past 12 months, according to the latest data from Finbold.

August 18, 2021

One year after Schrems II, the world is still waiting for U.S. privacy legislation

As the invalidation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield continues to cast uncertainty over data flows, the need for federal privacy legislation looms larger than ever.

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August 16, 2021

NGO Files Hundreds of Complaints Over ‘Cookie Banner Terror’

Online privacy campaigners have filed hundreds of complaints against websites and platforms in Europe over violations of rules on tracking cookies.

August 16, 2021

Europe was the world’s great tech enforcer. Not anymore.

China and the US have stepped up the pressure on their biggest tech companies.

July 31, 2021

EDPB Publishes Guidelines on Codes of Conduct for Data Transfers

European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published draft guidelines on codes of conduct for personal data transfers for consultation.

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July 30, 2021

Insights into the Future of Data Protection Enforcement

The FPF released a report “Insights into the future of data protection enforcement: Regulatory strategies of European Data Protection Authorities for 2021-2022”