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Cookie Consent : Effective or Deceptive?
This study looked at the cookie consent practices of 64 Fortune 500 companies that directly engage with European customers. By simulating customers interacting with the website, the research scrutinizes how these global companies adhere to regulation. A staggering 70% of the evaluated websites do not comply with GDPR cookie consent requirements, indicating a substantial gap in adherence to privacy laws among even the biggest companies.
Dutch Data Protection Authority Fines Uber €290 Million for Illegal EU Data Transfers to the U.S.
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has imposed a record €290 million fine on Uber for illegally transferring the personal data of EU drivers to the United States without adequate safeguards. This marks the third penalty against Uber by the AP, following an investigation triggered by complaints from French drivers.
South Korea’s FSS Investigates Kakao Pay for Unauthorized Data Transfers to Alipay
The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of South Korea has found that Kakao Pay transmitted user data to Alipay in China without consent, potentially violating the Credit Information Use and Protection Act. Kakao Pay faces possible sanctions and significant penalties as the investigation continues.
Singapore’s PDPC Reminds Businesses to Register Data Protection Officers by September 30, 2024
Singapore’s PDPC urges businesses to register their Data Protection Officers through the BizFile+ platform by September 30, 2024, to comply with the PDPA.
Texas Sues General Motors for Illegally Collecting and Selling Driver Data
The Texas Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against General Motors for allegedly collecting and selling the private driving data of over 1.5 million Texas residents without their consent, in violation of state law. The case highlights the need for automakers to comply with privacy laws, ensuring transparency and informed consent in data collection and usage practices.
X Faces Multiple Complaints in Europe for Alleged Illegal Use of User Data to Train AI Models
Social platform X (formerly Twitter) is facing several complaints in Europe for allegedly using EU users' personal data without consent to train its AI technologies, including Grok. The Irish Data Protection Commission has filed a lawsuit, and the non-profit organization NOYB has submitted complaints in nine countries, accusing X of violating GDPR regulations by collecting and using data without proper transparency or legal basis.
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