technology

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February 8, 2024

Dutch DPA Targets Misleading Cookie Banners

Dutch DPA (AP) enforces GDPR cookie consent rules, penalizing misleading banners.

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February 8, 2024

Google’s Cookie Phase-Out Stalled in UK Over Market Concerns

CMA delays Google’s cookie phase-out, citing competition concerns.

A white security camera mounted on a black wall, angled downward. The camera is cylindrical with a dark, rounded front that houses the lens. The wall has subtle blue dots in the background.

February 7, 2024

Facial recognition cameras in UK supermarkets rise concerns of discrimination

Supermarket chain’s facial recognition use in poor areas raises GDPR concerns.

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February 7, 2024

Tech Security and Privacy at Risk with UK’s Proposed Law

UK’s proposed IPA amendments could globally block tech security updates, raising privacy concerns.

A laptop on a wooden table shows a large checkmark inside a black square on the screen, with a large pixelated cursor arrow pointing at it. A pen and notebook are on the left side of the table. The blurred background suggests an indoor setting.

February 6, 2024

EU pushes for less intrusive cookie consent

The European Commission is actively working to reform the digital advertising industry’s reliance on cookies, with a focus on enhancing user privacy in line with GDPR standards.

February 3, 2024

Yahoo Hit with €10M GDPR Fine for Infringing Cookie Consent Rules

French CNIL fines YAHOO EMEA €10M for non-compliant cookie consent practices.

February 2, 2024

800 Chinese CCTV Cameras Banned In EU Parliament Installed in Children’s Hospital

Dublin’s new children’s hospital faces privacy concerns with 800+ CCTV cameras.

January 29, 2024

Google updates data privacy policies for targeted ads in the EU

Google updates privacy policies in Europe under DMA, affecting ad targeting and data sharing.

January 25, 2024

EU Users Gain More Control Over Data with Meta’s Unlinking Option

Meta introduces account unlinking options for EU users under DMA regulations.

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January 25, 2024

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.