Facebook and Instagram disable features in Europe
The company says some of its messaging features may need to be adapted to comply with EU rules.
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Twitter fined by Ireland over bug that made private tweets public, in world first for EU data privacy law
Twitter has been fined over a bug that made private tweets public, in a world-first for data protection laws.
Facebook to move UK users to California terms, avoiding EU privacy rules
Facebook will shift all its UK users in into user agreements with the headquarters in California, moving them out of reach of Europe’s privacy laws.
COVID Cops in Europe Will Search Your Car for Evidence of Ski Gear
COVID-weary European governments will force anyone caught with ski gear into compulsory quarantine.
EU-US data transfer clarity may take several months, warns head of EDPS
The head of the EDPS told Reuters said he is doubtful that EU businesses will receive clarity in the coming weeks and months over the uncertainty around EU-US data transfers.
EU, UK mulling interim data flows solution post-Brexit
The officials said that any interim solution is tied up in the wider trade negotiations, which both sides agree are currently stuck.
Twitter data breach decision due on December 17
Despite “very divergent views” between EU data protection authorities over a case of data breaches by Twitter, a final decision […]
‘Dirty methods’ in Brexit vote cited in push for new laws on Europe’s elections
The “dirty methods” of the Brexit referendum have been cited as a reason for new EU laws aimed at tackling […]
Privacy Rights Groups Say EU Aid Funds Pay for Government Surveillance in Developing Countries
Privacy groups are raising alarms about some EU aid programs. Funds, equipment and training are reportedly going to repressive governments […]
EDPB Issues Guidance on Its Coordinated Enforcement Framework
The European Data Protection Board has issued guidance on its Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF). The CEF provides a structure for […]
IAB releases DPIA guidance for Digital Advertising under GDPR
IAB has developed and published practical guide to carrying out data protection impact assessments (DPIA) under the EU’s General Data […]
EU Plans New Rules Giving Europeans More Control of Data
The European Union is laying out new standards for data giving Europeans more control over their personal information as it […]