NZ data chief and Facebook critic tipped to lead ICO
Fears that the new Information Commissioner could be little more than a Government patsy, brought in to water down data…
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ICO heads to classroom to teach kids about data privacy
The Information Commissioner’s Office is going back to school in an effort to help children and young people understand the…
DMA hails EU data pact but Govt could yet scupper deal
The DMA has expressed relief that Brussels has finally sanctioned the data adequacy agreement – which will maintain the free…
WhatsApp aims to show nothing’s up in privacy push
WhatsApp is attempting to quell a mini-rebellion among its user base over changes to its T&Cs with the launch of…
The only way is ethics: Brands urged to sign data pledge
Brand owners are being urged to sign up to a raft of new “aspirational commitments” for their data-driven marketing strategies…
Apple users ditch ads in their droves after iOS update
The vast majority of Apple iPhone users are leaving app tracking disabled since the feature went live on April 26…
MPs warn new data regulator must not be Govt patsy
The Government has been accused of seeking a new Information Commissioner who will be a ministerial stooge and reduce privacy…
Google and Apple privacy moves fuel compliance fears
The penny seems to have finally dropped over the need for brands to increase data protection measures, but it is…
Twitter fined just €450,000 in first major Irish ruling
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has finally issued its first cross-border GDPR ruling, although those hoping for a shot across the…
Apple cut to the core by new unlawful tracking claims
Apple’s claim that it puts customer privacy at the heart of its business has been blasted by Facebook nemesis Max…