Spyware Companies Flourishing in Europe due to Ineffective Regulation
Amnesty International report reveals EU’s inefficiency in regulating spyware sector, with companies like Intellexa exploiting loopholes.
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Consumer finance group seeks more privacy in digital euro use
Finance Watch highlights the need for robust privacy safeguards in the implementation of a digital euro, amidst Big Brother fears.
Finland lifts ban on transferring Yandex data to Russia
Finland’s data regulator lifts ban on Yandex’s ride-hailing app Yango, allowing data transfer to Russia after confirming Russian legislation doesn’t apply to taxi services.
Norway Calls for EU-Wide Ban on Meta’s Ad Tracking
Norway’s Data Protection Authority urges the European Data Protection Board to extend its ban on Meta’s ad-targeting practices across the EU.
UK-US data deal could hinge on fate of EU arrangement
he UK has introduced a “data bridge” for personal data sharing with the US, but its future might hinge on challenges to EU-US data sharing rules.
UK bolts US ‘data bridge’ deal onto EU-US Data Privacy Framework
The UK government supports a transatlantic data transfer deal between the EU and US, despite potential legal challenges to its durability.
New EU-US data transfer deal also faces criticism in Germany
French MEP Philippe Latombe’s lawsuits against the new EU-US data transfer agreement have received support in Germany, where the agreement faces criticism.
French lawmaker challenges transatlantic data deal before EU court
French lawmaker Philippe Latombe challenges the new transatlantic data deal before the EU’s General Court, sparking concerns of prolonged legal disputes.
Meta May Offer Ad-Free Subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook in the E.U.
Meta plans to introduce a paid subscription service for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, offering an ad-free experience as a means to address privacy concerns.
TikTok opens its first EU data center in Ireland
TikTok has begun to route European user data through its new data center in Dublin, Ireland in a bid to meet regulatory standards.
TikTok Users Will Be Able to Opt Out of the Algorithm in Europe
TikTok is complying with the EU’s new Digital Services Act by making changes to its algorithm, giving European users the ability to opt-out of personalized content, and increasing transparency and moderation efforts.
Some Companies Shun Long-Awaited Trans-Atlantic Data Agreement
The new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework between the U.S. and the EU has received mixed reactions from businesses, with some hesitating to adopt it due to potential legal challenges and increased regulatory scrutiny.