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New Executive Order Targets Access to US Data by 'Countries of Concern’
The executive order aims to prevent "countries of concern" from accessing and exploiting US individuals' bulk sensitive personal data and US government-related data due to national security risks.
Biden Signs Order to Protect US Data from 'Countries of Concern’
President Biden has signed an executive order to restrict the mass sale of Americans' personal data to "countries of concern" such as Russia, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, China, and Iran.
DoorDash Settles for Privacy Violation in California
DoorDash settled for selling personal information of California customers without notification or opt-out mechanisms, breaching CCPA and CalOPPA regulations.
The European Union Officially Launches TikTok DSA Investigation
The European Union has launched an official investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to assess its compliance with child protection measures and online content regulations.
Authorities Seek EDPB's Clear Opinion on 'Consent or Pay' Model
Online service platforms introduced a "consent or pay" model, giving users the choice to consent to data collection for advertising or opt for a fee-based ad-free service. European data protection authorities are examining the implications and seeking guidance from the EDPB.
Uber Fined €10 Million by Dutch Authority for Privacy Infringements
Uber has been fined €10 million by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) for not fully disclosing their data retention policies and obstructing drivers' rights to access their own data.
Amazon France Fined €32 Million for Monitoring Staff
CNIL found that Amazon's tracking system, which measures employee activities and performance, violated GDPR principles such as data minimization, lawful processing, notification and transparency obligations, and data security.
Understanding the EU Data Act
The EU Data Act, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, aims to address problems in data sharing and usage. It sets clear rules for accessing, getting, and sharing data, particularly for products connected to the internet.
Iceland Data Protection Authority Reviews Child Data Protection Practices
Iceland's Persónuvernd fined local governments for privacy breaches using Google's education system in schools, citing non-compliance with regulations.
FTC Releases COPPA Revision Proposal
The FTC proposes revising COPPA to strengthen the protection of children's personal information, addressing corporate data collection practices.
Google Maps Returns Personal Information Control to Users
Google Maps' new updates enhance user control over location history, enabling local storage, activity deletion, and restricted government access to geofencing data.
EU AI Act Explained
The EU AI Act proposes a framework to ensure safe, lawful AI usage while fostering investment, innovation, and market development.
India Cracks Down on Digital Deception: Guidelines Target Dark Patterns in E-Commerce
India's Consumer Protection Authority introduces "Prohibition and Regulation of Dark Patterns 2023 Guidelines" to combat deceptive e-commerce practices.
A Recap of Recent Direct Marketing Enforcements
Recent global enforcement actions underscore the significance of compliance in direct marketing in the digital age.
Navigating the Legal Landscape of Web Scraping for AI Development
The PM v. OpenAI LP lawsuit over web scraping for AI development highlights legal challenges and privacy concerns in the field.
