France fines Amazon €32 million over employee surveillance
CNIL has imposed a significant penalty on Amazon France Logistique, fining the company €32 million for deploying a monitoring system deemed excessively intrusive.
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UK’s New Surveillance Bill Raises Privacy Concerns
The UK government is pushing through new legislation to expand its surveillance powers, causing concern among tech firms and privacy campaigners.
Google Starts Eliminating Cookies (so only they can track you)
. While third-party cookies will bid farewell, Google will still track user activity using new methods that prioritize privacy.
Amazon Under Fire for Selling Hidden Spy Cameras
Hidden spy cameras disguised as everyday objects are being sold on Amazon, raising concerns about privacy violations and illegal activities.
Marketing company it can eavesdrop on your conversations thru your devices
Cox Media Group allegedly offers ad targeting based on eavesdropping.
E-books are becoming tools of surveillance
Digital book readers face privacy risks without federal data laws.
Apple and Google admits sharing push notification data with governments
Apple and Google to clarify government requests for push notification data.
EU Parliament nails down agreement on child sexual abuse regulation
The EU Parliament’s main political groups have agreed on a draft law to prevent the online spread of child sexual abuse material, focusing on detection and reporting, with provisions for encryption and age verification.
UK Policing Minister Advocates for More Facial Recognition
The UK Policing Minister encourages law enforcement to double their use of facial recognition software to track down offenders, sparking concerns about civil liberties.
Berlin Court Rules against LinkedIn’s Tracking Policies
LinkedIn has been prohibited by the Berlin Regional Court from ignoring “do-not-track” signals and from activating default settings that make profiles visible on other platforms.
Greek data watchdog to rule on AI systems in refugee camps
The Greek Data Protection Authority is set to decide on the legality of AI and biometric surveillance systems in the country’s refugee camps, a decision that could impact the use of such systems in migration management globally.
Spyware Companies Flourishing in Europe due to Ineffective Regulation
Amnesty International report reveals EU’s inefficiency in regulating spyware sector, with companies like Intellexa exploiting loopholes.