WhatsApp rewrites data T&Cs but contests GDPR fine
WhatsApp has admitted it is overhauling its privacy policy as a result of the proposed €225m (£190m) GDPR fine from…
Irish Data Protection Commission
Irish ‘helped Facebook create GDPR consent loophole’
The Irish Data Protection Commission has been accused of aiding and abetting Facebook to develop a “GDPR bypass”, allowing the…
Privacy group vows to ensure that WhatsApp coughs up
Privacy campaigners have vowed to ensure that the Irish Data Protection Commission carries out its ruling to impose the €225m…
Irish up WhatsApp fine 350% to €225m after EDPB call
The Irish Data Protection Commission has finally bared its teeth, imposing a €225m (£219m) fine on WhatsApp for severe breaches…
Irish DPC faces new showdown as MEPS vote for action
On the eve of GDPR’s third anniversary, MEPs are ratcheting up the pressure on the Irish data regulator to get…
Irish open Facebook probe after Brussels intervention
Another day, another Irish Data Protection Commission investigation launches into Facebook’s seemingly blatant disregard for customer data, but this time…
TikTok rocked by fresh claims of 18 violations of GDPR
Marketers’ love affair with TikTok might be growing stronger by the day but so too are concerns over the social…
Facebook ‘not bothered’ over data leak affecting 533m
Facebook is risking the wrath of both consumers and regulators alike after refusing to notify any of its half a…
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…