Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules
ECHR rules against Russia’s encryption demands, upholding privacy rights.
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Poland to probe previous government’s spyware use
Poland investigates former government’s alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware and illegal fund allocation.
Dutch DPA Targets Misleading Cookie Banners
Dutch DPA (AP) enforces GDPR cookie consent rules, penalizing misleading banners.
Google’s Cookie Phase-Out Stalled in UK Over Market Concerns
CMA delays Google’s cookie phase-out, citing competition concerns.
Facial recognition cameras in UK supermarkets rise concerns of discrimination
Supermarket chain’s facial recognition use in poor areas raises GDPR concerns.
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.
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.
Yahoo Hit with €10M GDPR Fine for Infringing Cookie Consent Rules
French CNIL fines YAHOO EMEA €10M for non-compliant cookie consent practices.
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.
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.
EU Users Gain More Control Over Data with Meta’s Unlinking Option
Meta introduces account unlinking options for EU users under DMA regulations.
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.