Irish data watchdog examining WhatsApp security flaw
Ireland’s data protection watchdog – the Irish Data Protection Commission- said it was “actively engaging” with WhatsApp’s Irish division to […]
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FTC settlement could impose new privacy practices on the Facebook
Stronger oversight of its data-collection practices could end a wide-ranging federal probe into a series of privacy abuses that came […]
CNIL releases its 2018 annual report and announces its next challenges for 2019
On April 15 2019, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) released its 2018 Annual Report. In 2018 the CNIL: received […]
The Irish Data Protection Commissioner opens investigations into 17 multinational tech companies
Speaking at the US Senate hearing, Helen Dixon has opened more than 50 investigations, some of which are expected to […]
Irish data regulator looking into Facebook password gaffe
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DCP) has confirmed it’s looking into the hundreds of millions of passwords that Facebook stored without […]
Inquiry launched into data use from no-deal Brexit ads on Facebook
The information commissioner’s office will use its legal powers to obtain information from Facebook about a secretive network of pro-Brexit […]
UK to investigate bias of algorithmic decision-making
The potential for bias in the use of algorithms in crime and justice, financial services, recruitment and local government will […]
Facebook’s Data Deals Are Under Criminal Investigation
A federal grand jury is looking at partnerships that gave major tech companies broad access to Facebook users’ information. More […]
UK’s ICO rides two businesses
The UK’s data protection watchdog raided two businesses suspected of making millions of nuisance calls. The Information Commissioner’s Office has […]
Data protection authorities in Sweden launch investigation into medical service providers
Sweden’s Data Protection Authority has divulged that it has opened investigations into medical service providers, Voice Integrate Nordic. The organisation […]
Irish data protection authority has 15 open investigations on tech companies
The Ireland Data Protection Commission said in a report that as of Dec. 31 it had 15 ongoing investigations of […]
Austrian Data Protection Authority finalises investigation into Österreichische Post AG
The Austrian Data Protection Authority has finalised its investigation into the Austrian Post (Österreichische Post AG) and issued a decision […]