Tech giants and regulators clash over online privacy and data protection as industry practices face increased scrutiny

Update: 2024-08-01

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Privacy Corner Newsletter: August 1, 2024

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▶️ New York Pushes for Strict Tracking Regulations: But What's the Law? New York's Attorney General issues guidance on online tracking compliance, raising questions about legal grounds.

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Tech giants and regulators clash over online privacy and data protection as industry practices face increased scrutiny

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Tech giants and regulators clash over online privacy and data protection as industry practices face increased scrutiny

Robert Bateman

Tech giants and regulators clash over online privacy and data protection as industry practices face increased scrutiny