#DigitalRegulation

LinkedIn Hit With $335M Fine for Data Privacy Violations

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October 25, 2024 at 05:31PM On October 24, LinkedIn was fined €310 million by EU regulators for violating GDPR data privacy rules. The Data Protection Commission found LinkedIn unlawfully processed user data for targeted advertising. Despite asserting compliance, LinkedIn will work to align its practices with regulations following this reprimand and order for compliance. ### … Read more

Meta’s ‘Pay or Consent’ Approach Faces E.U. Competition Rules Scrutiny

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July 2, 2024 at 02:08AM Meta’s ad-free subscription plan in the EU faces scrutiny for allegedly breaching competition rules. The European Commission claims the “pay or consent” model violates the Digital Markets Act by not offering an equivalent non-personalized alternative. Meta’s stance could lead to hefty fines and ongoing discussions with regulators. Grindr also faces … Read more