GDPR superfan demands overhaul of ‘outdated law’
Just hours after the UK Government pledged to go its own way on data protection to boost the post-Brexit economy, one…
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UK firms express relief as EU data transfer deal looms
UK business groups have hailed the European Commission’s draft data adequacy agreements which, once approved, will allow the continued free…
Don’t lose sleep over EU ePrivacy, DMA tells UK firms
The DMA has dismissed the re-emergence of the EU ePrivacy Regulation, following 18 months in the Brussels’ wilderness, claiming existing…
Major brands ‘in breach of data law’ with email tracking
Companies implementing “invisible” technology to track whether their email marketing campaigns have been opened, the device used and even users’…
TikTok in the dock again as privacy complaints mount
Marketers might have fallen head over heels for TikTok but it seems privacy groups continue to balk at the short…
Irish GDPR investigations ‘hampered by ancient tech’
Investigations by the Irish Data Protection Commission, the GDPR overlord for nearly every US tech company operating in the EU,…
EU regulators mull €50m Irish GDPR fine for WhatsApp
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is facing a fine of up to €50m (£44m) for breaching GDPR by failing to be clear about…
Grindr faces severe spanking for GDPR consent breach
Grindr, which claims to be the world’s largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people, is facing…
Hunt begins for the next UK Information Commissioner
The UK has officially kicked off the search for a new Information Commissioner to succeed Elizabeth Denham, whose often controversial…
Watchdog confirms overhaul of work snooping rules
The Information Commissioner’s Office has bowed to pressure over the rise of workforce snooping after confirming that it will update…