UK

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January 24, 2025

Concerns Over Biometric Surveillance as Technology Advances

Rapidly advancing biometric technologies, including smell and gait identification, raise urgent privacy concerns and highlight the need for regulatory frameworks in the UK.

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October 23, 2024

UK’s House of Lords Urges Early Data Adequacy Talks with EU

The House of Lords committee urges the UK Government to secure a new data adequacy agreement with the EU to avoid economic disruptions by June 2025.

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October 23, 2024

TfL May Repay Millions in Unlawful Fines to Dutch Lorry Drivers

TfL faces potential repayment of millions in unlawful fines to Dutch lorry drivers after a legal challenge revealed improper euro-denominated penalties.

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August 1, 2024

Regulators Challenge X’s Data Collection for AI Training

X faces scrutiny from UK and Irish regulators over default settings allowing user posts to be used for AI training without explicit consent.

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February 29, 2024

UK’s New Data Bill: A Threat to GDPR Compliance?

UK’s Data Protection Bill could clash with EU GDPR, affecting data privacy and law enforcement cooperation.

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February 28, 2024

UK shop ordered to stop using facial recognition technology to monitor staff

ICO orders Serco Leisure to stop using biometric surveillance on staff, citing GDPR violations.

February 20, 2024

Meta to face £3bn UK lawsuit over data monetisation

UK lawsuit progresses against Meta for data sharing practices, spotlighting GDPR compliance issues.

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February 9, 2024

Italian Police Accused of Illegal EU Drivers’ Data Access for UK Fines

Allegations are raised that an Italian police department unlawfully accessed and shared EU drivers’ details with Euro Parking Collections.

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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.

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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.

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January 26, 2024

UK Publishers Weigh “Consent or Pay” After ICO Cookie Decision

UK news sites consider “consent or pay” model after ICO cookie ruling.