IAB in dock over sector’s ‘systemic’ breaches of GDPR
The IAB has been dragged into the row over claims that the online ad industry is responsible for “systemic” breaches…
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Google appeals €50m fine, insisting it followed guidance
Google has said it will launch an appeal against this week’s record €50m (£44m) fine for breaching GDPR, insisting its…
Google ruling puts digital marketing industry on alert
Google might be the one licking its wounds after being hit by the first major fine under GDPR but the…
Google hit for €50m as French issue first GDPR fine
The French data protection regulator has issued the first fine under GDPR, slapping Google with a €50m (£44m) penalty for…
Facebook hit with €10m fine over dodgy data practices
Facebook has been whacked with a €10m (£8.9m) fine by Italian authorities over the misuse of data – only the…
Brands warned to tighten data security or face exodus
Most UK consumers claim they will walk away from businesses that fail to look after their personal data, with over…
Over 900 face fines for not paying data protection fees
The Information Commissioner’s Office says it has sent over 900 “notices of intent” to fine companies who have failed to…
Half of UK firms would pay ransom to avoid GDPR fine
Nearly half of all UK tech bosses are prepared to “do an Uber” and pay a ransom fee to hackers…
GDPR triggers 490% rise in ICO data breach reports
Increasing nervousness around GDPR has been cited for a huge spike in the number of companies reporting data security incidents…
Duo jailed for 18 months for £77m TalkTalk hack attack
Two friends from the Midlands have been jailed for a total of 18 months at the Old Bailey for their part…