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EU Watchdog Urged to Reject Meta ‘Pay for Privacy’ Scheme

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February 16, 2024 at 10:03AM Civil rights groups urge the EU watchdog to rule against Meta’s paid data tracking opt-out, calling it a violation of EU law. Meta contends subscriptions comply with EU rules after legal battles but activists argue it violates consumer rights. European Data Protection Board will soon decide on this issue, as … Read more

The Persian Gulf’s March to the Cloud Presents Global Opportunities

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November 22, 2023 at 10:05AM The GCC’s rapid expansion of digital infrastructure necessitates the establishment of numerous hyperscale data centers. Although the region traditionally preferred to keep confidential data within sovereign borders due to cultural and regulatory concerns, attitudes have shifted since the pandemic. With increasing adoption of cloud storage and the availability of local … Read more