CNIL is drafting recommendation aiming for transparency of mobile apps
The CNIL is drafting a recommendation to clarify obligations of mobile application ecosystem players, open for public consultation until October 8th, 2023.
GDPR
NGOs worry EU to curtail the rights of complainants in transnational privacy disputes
European civil society groups are rallying to protect the rights of complainants in cross-border data privacy violation cases, fearing these may be compromised in an upcoming EU legislative proposal.
Belgian Government Boosts Transparency with New Data Access Initiative
Belgian citizens can now see who accessed their personal information via a government website, as part of efforts to boost transparency.
Noyb wants court to order regulator to fully investigate claims against Meta
NOYB is seeking High Court intervention to urge Ireland’s Data Protection Commission to thoroughly investigate its complaints about Meta’s data handling practices.
The GDPR highlights the problem in EU’s Cyber Posture
The EU’s stringent cyber posture, as reflected in the GDPR, while enhancing global norm building, inadvertently hampers small businesses and data-dependent public services due to its high compliance costs and limitations on data sharing.
TeleSign accused of violating GDPR by reputation-scoring EU citizens
Fraud prevention firm TeleSign faces allegations for violating GDPR rules related to EU citizen’s data processing.
Amazon Faces Mass Legal Action In Netherlands
Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland is preparing a mass claim against Amazon for alleged illegal tracking of millions of Dutch users, claiming it collects more data than necessary.
UK’s Post-Brexit Data Bill Promises Economic Boost, Sparks Privacy Concerns
UK’s new DPDI Bill may boost economy but raises serious data and privacy concerns.
EU court ruling on Meta may impact first party cookie use
CJEU has issued a ruling that could impact Meta’s ability to track user data across its platforms without explicit consent.
Criteo Fined €40 Million for GDPR Breaches in User Consent
Criteo has received a fine of €40 million from CNIL for GDPR breaches related to user consent and data processing in targeted advertising.
Controversy Surrounding Irish Government’s Amendments for Data Protection Investigations
The proposed amendments to the Law aimed at protecting DPC investigation confidentiality, have sparked concern among human rights groups and consumer organisations who argue it stifles dissent and shields tech companies from scrutiny.
European Commission proposes new rules to speed up GDPR enforcement
The European Commission has proposed new rules to speed up GDPR enforcement by requiring privacy regulators to share information upfront in major cases and settle disputes out of court, although the draft law has faced criticism from both privacy activists and Big Tech companies.