Ireland’s Data Protection Commission publishes 2023 Annual Report
Data Protection Commission’s 2023 Annual Report reveals substantial fines on companies, increased cases, and active involvement in legislative consultations and enforcement actions.
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EDPB issues opinion on Meta’s “consent or pay” model
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issues guidance on adtech giants like Meta violating GDPR by offering “consent or pay” options, emphasizing the need for real choice in data processing.
EU court clarifies auctioning of personal data for advertising
EU Court clarifies GDPR rules on personal data auctioning for ads, emphasizing consent and IAB Europe’s joint controller role.
UK Publishers Weigh “Consent or Pay” After ICO Cookie Decision
UK news sites consider “consent or pay” model after ICO cookie ruling.
Issues with Google’s Privacy Sandbox
IAB Tech Lab identifies challenges with Google’s Privacy Sandbox tool as it aims to eliminate cookie tracking from Chrome.
Marketing company it can eavesdrop on your conversations thru your devices
Cox Media Group allegedly offers ad targeting based on eavesdropping.
noyb claims X targeted ads breach EU rules
EU group noyb alleges Elon Musk’s platform violates GDPR with targeted ads.
Firefox Enhances User Privacy with Global Tool
Mozilla’s Firefox browser is set to simplify user privacy controls by enabling users to activate the Global Privacy Tool directly from the privacy settings in its upcoming version.
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.
Google’s adtech targeted by Dutch class-action style privacy damages suit
Google is facing a class-action lawsuit in the Netherlands, accusing the tech giant of violating European privacy laws by tracking and profiling consumers.
Google gets its way, bakes a user-tracking ad platform directly into Chrome
Google’s Chrome browser rolls out an invasive ad platform, the “Privacy Sandbox,” that tracks users’ browsing and shares advertising topics with web pages.
Meta denied injunction against Norway’s ban order on its surveillance ads
Meta’s bid to overturn Norway’s ban on its non-consensual ad targeting was rejected by an Oslo District Court, marking a significant victory for data protection rights.