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Join Robert each week as he navigates the ever-changing landscape of data breaches, surveillance, and individual rights, offering expert insights and actionable advice to help you take control of your digital footprint. Join him for lively discussions, in-depth interviews, and practical tips to protect your privacy in today's connected world.
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Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: January 2, 2025In this edition:▶ OpenAI faces penalties for GDPR breaches linked to ChatGPT, including transparency failures and inadequate age verification.▶ California Privacy Protection Agency settles with two more data brokersPayDae and The Data Group fined for failing to register under California’s Delete Act, with further enforcement anticipated.▶ Google will permit device fingerprinting starting February 16, 2025, despite ICO objections.Before w...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: December 19, 2024In this edition:The Irish DPA fines Meta €251 million over a 2018 data breach, the Dutch DPA fines Netflix €4.75 million for transparency failings, and the French DPA cracks down on non-compliant cookie banners.▶ Irish DPA fines Meta €251 million over 2018 data breachThe fine follows a breach affecting 29 million Facebook accounts. The DPC found violations of GDPR’s data protection by design, breach reporting obligations, and more.▶ Du...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: Dec 5, 2024In this edition:The FTC proposes orders targeting sensitive data misuse, Australia bans kids from social media, and noyb gains new powers for collective GDPR actions.▶ FTC targets sensitive location data misuse in proposed orders:Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla face sanctions for selling sensitive location data, including segments like “New Parents” and “LGBTQ+ Community.”▶ Australia bans kids from social media and reforms privacy laws:New l...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: November 21, 2024▶ German Court Opens the Door to Mass Data Breach Lawsuits:Germany’s Federal Court rules that "loss of control" over personal data qualifies for damages under GDPR Article 82—no proof of distress or financial loss required.▶ Meta’s ‘Unskippable Ads’ Solution Gains EDPB AttentionMeta launches a free tier with ads using minimal data and unskippable formats in response to EU demands.▶ Cyber Resilience Act Imposes New Rules on Digital Prod...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: November 7, 2024In this edition, we dive into the latest updates on GDPR fines, data broker enforcement, and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework review:▶ Ireland fines LinkedIn €310 million, six years after a complaint—with full EDPB support:The Irish DPC issues a €310 million fine against LinkedIn for GDPR violations, marking a significant shift in enforcement under new leadership.▶ California prepares for a data broker enforcement sweep:The California P...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: October 24, 2024This week, we dive into the UK’s resurrected data reform bill, ePrivacy Directive guidelines, and a new complaint against Pinterest. ▶ Back from the Dead: Comparing the UK’s New and Old Data Reform BillsThe UK has introduced a new Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUAB), which incorporates several proposals from the previously scrapped Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDIB). The DUAB revives and reshapes key provisions, suc...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: October 10, 2024▶ Court ruling on credit card data: The UK tribunal rules that credit card numbers alone may not always qualify as personal data, challenging the ICO’s interpretation. This decision could reshape how companies assess their data protection obligations after a breach. How will this impact your approach to classifying sensitive data?▶ EDPB clarifies processor responsibilities: New guidance outlines the extent to which controllers are accou...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: September 26, 2024This week’s Privacy Corner highlights key developments in EU data protection:▶ French CNIL: New guidelines set to affect over 10,000 mobile app developers; enforcement sweep scheduled for Spring 2025.▶ UK ICO: Issued a reprimand to SkyBet, marking their most significant cookie action to date; 99% of top websites now comply with cookie regulations.▶ EU Advocate General: Emphasized the need for clear and concise explanations of automate...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: September 5, 2024This newsletter covers key privacy developments, including:▶ Uber's €290 Million GDPR Fine: The Dutch DPA fined Uber for failing to use appropriate safeguards when transferring personal data from its EU entity to the US, despite Uber's claim it wasn't necessary. This case highlights the confusion around international data transfers under GDPR.▶ Swedish Pharmacies Fined for Using Meta Pixel (Even with Consent): These pharmacies demonstr...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: August 15, 2024Top Stories: 🚀 ▶ Meta Challenges EDPB's "Consent or Pay" Opinion: Meta is suing the European data protection authorities over their opinion on "consent or pay" models, arguing it violates EU law.▶ US Sues TikTok for Children's Privacy Violations: The US Department of Justice accuses TikTok of illegally collecting and using personal data from children under 13.▶ The UK Information Commissioner's Office proposes a multi-million dollar...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: August 1, 2024Top Stories:▶️ Google Backtracks on Cookie Ban: Privacy Concerns or Regulatory Pressure? We explore Google's reversal on phasing out third-party cookies and the potential reasons behind it.▶️ FTC Clarifies: Hashing Doesn't Anonymize Data The FTC reminds companies that masking data with hashing doesn't guarantee anonymity.▶️ New York Pushes for Strict Tracking Regulations: But What's the Law? New York's Attorney General issues guidance on ...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: July 18, 2024Top Stories:UK Revives Data Protection Reform: The new UK government plans a "Digital Information and Smart Data Bill" (DISDB) that includes some proposals from the previous government's scrapped Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDIB). Key details like the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) restructuring and scientific research data rules are expected to return, but the final form of the bill remains unclear.Privacy Grou...
Send us a textThis Week's Privacy News:US Privacy Update:Comprehensive privacy laws in Texas and Oregon are now in effect.Colorado's privacy law's opt-out mechanism for targeted ads is now active.Federal privacy law seems unlikely in the near future.Meta in Hot Water:The EU is investigating Meta's "pay-or-OK" policy under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for potentially violating user consent.A potential fine of up to 10% of global turnover is on the table.Grindr Loses GDPR Battle:The dating app...
Send us a textThis Week in Privacy: Stalled Law, Meta's AI U-Turn, and Snap AppeasementThis edition of the Privacy Corner Newsletter dives into three key privacy headlines:- Vermont's ambitious privacy bill, H.121, gets vetoed due to concerns about its impact on businesses. The bill included strong consumer rights and data minimization requirements.- Meta delays its plan to train AI models on user posts following intervention from the Irish DPC. Privacy group noyb claims a "preliminary win" d...
Send us a textThis Week's Privacy News Roundup: GDPR, Privacy Sandbox, and Child Data ProtectionThis week's Privacy Corner dives into key data privacy developments:- UK Court Considers EU Law in GDPR Case: A UK court judgement clarifies the "household exemption" and "right of access" under the UK GDPR, referencing relevant EU law.- Noyb Challenges Google Chrome's Privacy Sandbox Consent Flow: Privacy group noyb argues Google's method of obtaining consent for Topics ad targeting violates the G...
Send us a textThis week's Privacy Corner dives into several data privacy battles:- EU privacy group noyb filed complaints against Meta alleging its AI training policy violates GDPR rules on transparency, data subject rights, and lawful processing.- Noyb also targeted Microsoft, accusing them of misleading schools about their role in data processing for Microsoft 365 Education products and secretly tracking student data.- The Australian privacy regulator dropped its investigation into TikTok's...
Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter SummaryThis week's newsletter covers several key privacy topics:- EDPB vs OpenAI: The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is investigating OpenAI's ChatGPT software to ensure it complies with GDPR regulations.- UK's GDPR reforms are dead: The UK's attempt to reform data protection laws has stalled due to upcoming elections. The proposed changes, including a new "recognized legitimate interests" legal basis and relaxed data subject rights, are unlikely...
Send us a textThis week's newsletter covers developments in AI regulation, enforcement actions by the ICO, and updates on the APRA draft.Key takeaways:Colorado passed a new law (CAIA) regulating high-risk AI systems. Similar to the EU AI Act, it focuses on transparency, accountability, and preventing bias in areas like healthcare and finance.The ICO dropped its case against Snap's AI chatbot but is investigating Microsoft's new Recall feature. Recall captures screenshots of user activity, rai...
Send us a textThis week's Privacy Corner dives into the latest data privacy developments:🇬🇧 US: Maryland and Vermont passed groundbreaking privacy laws with strong data minimization requirements and a private right of action in Vermont (similar to California's CCPA).🇬🇧 UK: The ICO is seeking views on how to uphold data subject rights in generative AI but avoids the right to rectification challenge.🇪🇺 EU: The European Commission is investigating Meta (Facebook & Instagram) under the Digita...
Send us a textThis Week in Privacy: AGs Block US Privacy Bill, China Blamed for UK Hack, Finnish Retailer Fined HeavilyUS: Attorneys General from 15 states oppose the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) due to concerns about preemption of state privacy laws.UK: Government suspects China of a cyberattack on the military payroll system, exposing names and bank details.Finland: Data Protection Authority fines online store €856,000 for requiring account creation and indefinitely storing customer d...
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