UK tracking app causes more problems as it breaks privacy laws
The Open Rights Group (ORG) has forced the Department of Health to admit it is not compliant under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as it didn’t follow the right procedures.
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Dutch watchdog warns against data sharing to combat COVID-19
The Dutch data protection authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, has said it will recommend against a Bill currently working its way through Parliament to use telecoms data in the COVID-19 fight.
After 107 million downloads in April, TikTok faces a European privacy probe
Questions over the privacy of popular video-sharing application TikTok have been raised by Dutch authorities, but scepticism can’t slow the rapid expansion.
Europe’s GDPR blasted for underinvestment and enforcement
Open source web browser Brave has directed weighty criticism towards European Governments for failing to equipment data protection agencies and enforcing GDPR rules.
EU data watchdog asks for single, pan-European COVID-19 app
European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Wojciech Wiewiorowski has requested nations work together through a single app to track the spread of COVID-19.
European Data Protection Supervisor: data sharing to combat COVID-19 is legit
After suggestions there might be some suspect data sharing going on to combat the coronavirus outbreak, the European Data Protection Supervisor has said it is within the rules.
Aussies sue Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook might have thought the headaches of the Cambridge Analytica scandal were firmly in the rear-view mirror, but the Australian Information Commissioner has different ideas.
FCC proposes $200 million fine for location snooping telcos
The four major MNOs each face the threat of a weighty fine, collectively totalling more than $200 million, for helping third parties stalk customers.
Tinder comes under the scope of Irish GDPR watchdog
Dating apps have forever changed the way millennials find relationships (for however long they last…) but Tinder has found itself under the scrutiny of the Irish regulator.
Privacy International leads revolt over Android ‘bloatware’
Privacy International is leading a coalition of more than 50 organisations demanding Android owner Google offers users the opportunity to delete any and every app from their device.
Facebook gets a thumbs-up from privacy officials
The Advocate General to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has said Facebook is not in violation of privacy rules in transferring data to US servers.
MyData signs on first Finnish operator as battle for consumer data rights rages
MyData is not a company which many would have heard of, but it is one everyone should start to take notice of.
Europe needs better, not more regulation – A1 Telecom CEO
It certainly isn’t unusual for telcos to have a swipe at regulators, and they never miss the opportunity to do so.
European Parliament reprimanded by Data Protection Supervisor
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has launched a data protection probe into the European Parliament for continued work with a US firm.
US Government to consider strict data localisation laws
US Senator Josh Hawley has proposed new legislation which would impose data localisation requirements on foreign technology companies.
US citizens believe data collection risks outweigh the benefits
The technology world is becoming increasingly complicated and inaccessible for the majority, so it is of little surprise citizens are focusing on the negative.
Microsoft might be toying with European data protection compliance
The European Data Protection Supervisor has raised ‘serious concerns’ over whether Microsoft is compliant with data protection regulations.
UK starts laying groundwork for another assault on privacy
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel is reportedly to sign a transatlantic agreement offering the UK Government more clout over the stubborn messaging platforms.
France told to stay in its lane over ‘right to be forgotten’
Google has won a landmark case against French regulator Commission nationale de L’informatique et des libertés (CNIL) over the ‘right to be forgotten’ rules.
Facebook starts taking data guardian role seriously
Facebook needs to get back in the good books of both regulators and the general public sharpish, and it seems it is taking a machete to the developer ecosystem to do so.
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