Google aims to improve spotty enforcement of children’s ads policy
Google said this week it would immediately improve enforcement of an age-sensitive ad policy.
Google calls for a secure ‘data transfer framework’ between the US and EU
The tech giant wants government agencies to establish new rules for data transfers between nations.
Safari bug can leak some of your Google account info and recent browsing history
A serious Safari bug can disclose information about your recent browsing history and even some info of the logged-in Google account.
French watchdog fines Google 150 million euros for cookie compliance failure
CNIL fined Google LLC €90 million and Google Ireland Limited €60 million about the way cookies can be refused on the websites google.fr and youtube.com.
Google Patent Describes How Its Technology Authorizes Transfer Of Data Without Cookies
Google registered a patent for a web browser-based API that can control authorization of data transmissions and attribute a click withoutusing cookies.
EU warns adtech giants over ‘legal tricks’ as it moots changes to centralize privacy oversight
The European Commission has given its clearest signal yet that it’s prepared to intervene over weak enforcement of the EU’s data protection rules against big tech.
Italy’s antitrust regulator fines Google, Apple over data use
Italy’s antitrust regulator has fined Alphabet’s Google and iPhone maker Apple 10 million euros ($11.2 million) each for “aggressive practices” linked to the commercial use of user data.
Apple, Google questioned by ICO over app age ratings after UK child safety charity raises concerns
The U.K.’s data protection watchdog asked Apple and Google details on how they assess apps to determine the age ratings they apply.
Google to let minors request removal of images from search
Google on Wednesday announced it will let minors request to remove images from the company’s search feature.
Google said it had successfully ‘slowed down’ European privacy rules
The new details came in an unredacted version of a lawsuit filed by Texas and 11 other states.
Big Tech to be forced to hand over data on political ads
Social media companies could face hefty fines if they don’t publish detailed information on political ad buyers, according to an EU internal document.
EU lawmaker says U.S. tech giants should be regulated where they are based
U.S. tech giants such as Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon should be regulated by the EU country where they are based under proposed EU rules