“Black box” Amazon: algorithm discriminates customers
Another complaint against Amazon Europe: a customer made an access request to find out why he was denied certain payment options; he did not receive a reply.
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Irish privacy watchdog endorses Facebook’s approach to data protection
A draft decision from Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner endorsing Facebook’s legal basis for processing personal data has been met with criticism by a data protection activist who says the platform is trying to bypass EU privacy laws.
EDPB establishes cookie banner taskforce
During its latest plenary, the EDPB decided to set up a taskforce to coordinate the response to complaints concerning cookie banners.
NGO Files Hundreds of Complaints Over ‘Cookie Banner Terror’
Online privacy campaigners have filed hundreds of complaints against websites and platforms in Europe over violations of rules on tracking cookies.
European online activists target ′cookie banner terror′
Online privacy activists are challenging websites that don’t offer a simple “yes or no” choice on allowing “cookies,” trying to encourage users to agree to their activity being tracked.
Austrian DPA has option to fine Google up to €6 billion
Google continues to send data from EU websites to the US – despite two Court of Justice rulings.
noyb brings Luxemburg’s Data Protection watchdog to court for refuses to act on US companies
noyb filed an appeal against decisions of the Luxemburg Data Protection Authority (CNPD) for dismissing complaints against US-based companies.
Class Actions in Belgium – the next level in GDPR enforcement
In Belgium a tangible risk now exists for collective redress actions as Belgian law contains a comprehensive – and from a European perspective – unique class action scheme in its Code of Economic Law.
NOYB Approved to File Class Actions and Claim Damages in Front of Belgian Courts
On October 29, 2020, the non-governmental organization co-founded by privacy activist Max Schrems, None of Your Business (NOYB), announced it […]
Max Schrems files complaint against Amazon
Max Schrems, head of None Of Your Business (noyb), has announced the not-for-profit organisation is to file a complaint to […]
Privacy campaigner Schrems slaps Amazon, Apple, Netflix, others with GDPR data access complaints
European privacy campaigner Max Schrems has filed a fresh batch of strategic complaints at tech giants, including Amazon, Apple, Netflix, […]