August 26, 2024 at 12:32PM The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. €290,000,000 ($325 million) for GDPR violations. Based on the meeting notes, the Dutch Data Protection Authority has imposed a significant fine of €290,000,000 ($325 million) on Uber Technologies Inc. and Uber B.V. for GDPR violations. Full Article
August 26, 2024 at 07:00AM The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €290 million for allegedly failing to protect drivers’ personal information in EU-US data transfers. Uber plans to appeal the decision, citing compliance with GDPR and a period of uncertainty after the invalidation of the Privacy Shield, while highlighting the significance of data transfers … Read more
August 12, 2024 at 06:47PM European privacy advocate NOYB has filed nine GDPR complaints against X for using the personal data of over 60 million European users to train “Grok,” the social media company’s language model. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that the European privacy advocate NOYB has filed nine GDPR complaints against … Read more
June 19, 2024 at 07:46AM Google Tag Manager (GTM) may not guarantee complete safety for tracking tags and pixels, potentially leading to misconfigurations and data breaches. A case study of a global ticketing company highlights the risks of mismanagement in GTM, with implications for GDPR and data privacy regulations. Reflectiz offers a solution for continuous … Read more
June 15, 2024 at 03:54AM Meta is postponing the training of its large language models using adult user content from Facebook and Instagram in the EU after a request from the Irish DPC. Meta plans to use personal data but is facing regulatory backlash for not seeking explicit consent. The delays affect bringing AI benefits … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 10:05AM Privacy campaign group, Noyb, petitions Austrian data protection authority to investigate Microsoft 365 Education for potential breaches of GDPR transparency provisions. Noyb argues that Microsoft shifts data protection obligations onto schools, fails to comply with data access rights, and tracks users without consent. They call for authorities to enforce minor’s … Read more
March 6, 2024 at 07:10AM Reflectiz offers a proactive website security solution that continuously detects, prioritizes, and validates web threats to mitigate security, privacy, and compliance risks. Its unique browser explores and monitors webpage activities, providing visibility into web exposure, managing sophisticated threats, and aiding PCI DSS compliance. Reflectiz also introduces an innovative web risk … Read more
February 29, 2024 at 08:05AM Consumer groups in the EU are taking legal action over Meta’s approach to data protection laws, claiming that the company gives users a “fake choice” between paying or consenting to data collection. The complaints focus on Meta’s subscription model and alleged breaches of GDPR principles. Meta disputes the allegations, stating … Read more
November 29, 2023 at 02:09PM Since GDPR’s inception, global privacy laws have expanded significantly, creating challenges for businesses in managing consent and compliance. Many firms struggle with enforcing effective consent despite using consent banners, as global data protection laws vary in requirements. Constant updates and adaptable consent management technology are crucial for businesses to navigate … Read more
November 29, 2023 at 10:54AM British startup Keyless has raised $6 million led by Rialto Ventures, totaling $26 million in funding. Keyless, now independent from Sift, develops privacy-focused biometric authentication technology that ensures secure user identity verification without storing biometric data, aiding in compliance with data protection laws like GDPR. Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Company Funding … Read more