Consumers ‘more confident in how brands handle data’
Two-fifths of consumers (41%) say they are more comfortable and confident that brands are handling their data correctly thanks to…
GDPR
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…
Apple, Spotify, Google and Netflix face GDPR data probe
Tech giants which provide streaming services – including Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Spotify and Google – have been accused of breaching…
‘I don’t believe it’…young make most GDPR complaints
Move over Victor Meldrew, when it comes to complaining about data protection issues it seems the younger generations are far…
ICO urged to tackle confusion over legitimate interests
The Information Commissioner’s Office is being urged to provide greater clarity over how firms can use legitimate interests for direct…
Brands turn to segmentation as GDPR hits data strategy
GDPR is having a major impact on marketers’ ability to run personalised campaigns, with the majority of companies switching to…
Retailers ‘flouting’ data rules over e-receipt marketing
Major retailers have been accused of inadvertently flouting GDPR by including marketing materials when they issue e-receipts, despite shoppers opting…
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…