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Uber Fined $324 Million In Netherlands For Sending Drivers' Data To US
The Dutch data protection watchdog said Monday it hit ride-hailing app Uber with a 290-million-euro ($324 million) fine over the transfer of personal data of European drivers to US servers.
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Google Fitbit Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Violation of EU's General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Regime
Advocacy group Noyb on Thursday filed complaints against Google-owned Fitbit in Austria, the Netherlands and Italy accusing the fitness tracking company of violating the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) privacy regime.
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European Commission Announces New Rules to Speed Up Big Tech Data Privacy Probes
Stung by criticism of tardy privacy investigations and the Irish privacy regulator's outsized role in overseeing Big Tech, the European Commission on Tuesday announced new rules to help watchdogs work on cross-border cases at a faster clip.
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Meta Loses Antitrust Case in Top EU Court Over 2019 German Privacy Breach Checks
Antitrust authorities overseeing firms such as Facebook owner Meta Platforms are entitled to also assess privacy breaches, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Tuesday, potentially handing them more leeway in Big Tech probes.
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After ChatGPT, Italy's Regulator Plans to Review Other Artificial Intelligence Platforms
Italy's data protection authority Garante plans to review other artificial intelligence platforms and hire AI experts, a top official said, as it ramps up scrutiny of the powerful technology after temporarily banning ChatGPT in March. Garante is among the most proactive of the 31 national data protection authorities which oversee Europe's data priv...
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ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Faces Scrutiny in Germany Over Use of Personal Data
ChatGPT is facing scrutiny in Germany over its use of personal data, according to a regulator in Europe's top economy. Regional data protection authorities in Germany have asked ChatGPT maker OpenAI to respond to a questionnaire by June 11.
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Meta Fined EUR 17 million for Data Breach by Irish Watchdog
Facebook parent company Meta has been fined in Ireland to the tune of EUR 17 million INR HERE for breaching EU data privacy laws.
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Google to Appeal EUR 50 Million French Data Consent Fine
Google said Wednesday it would appeal a record EUR 50-million fine imposed by France's data regulator for failing to meet the EU's strict new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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France Uses New EU Data Law To Fine Google 50 Million Euros
France's data watchdog on Monday announced a fine of 50 million euros ($57 million) for US search giant Google, using the EU's strict General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the first time.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says Privacy Is a Human Right
Nadella applauded the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as first step towards securing data privacy
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Facebook, Google 'Manipulate' Users To Share Data Despite EU Law: Study
Facebook and Google are pushing users to share private information by offering "invasive" and limited default options despite new EU data protection laws aimed at giving users more control and choice, a government study said Wednesday.
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WhatsApp Now Lets Users See Data It Collects From Them: How to Download and View
Your WhatsApp data report will take roughly around 3 days to be ready for download.
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Facebook's Privacy Changes Look Different for Europeans and Americans
Facebook will soon see changes to their privacy settings, but American users won't see exactly the same thing as their European counterparts.
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Zuckerberg Says Facebook Plans to Follow EU's GDPR Rules Worldwide
Zuckerberg acknowledged Facebook planned to follow the bloc's strict new rules worldwide.
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Apple Unveils New Data Privacy Tools for iOS, macOS Ahead of EU GDPR Law
The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enters into force on May 25 and is the biggest shake-up of privacy rules since the birth of the Internet.
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Uber Fined $324 Million In Netherlands For Sending Drivers' Data To US
The Dutch data protection watchdog said Monday it hit ride-hailing app Uber with a 290-million-euro ($324 million) fine over the transfer of personal data of European drivers to US servers.
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Google Fitbit Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Violation of EU's General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Regime
Advocacy group Noyb on Thursday filed complaints against Google-owned Fitbit in Austria, the Netherlands and Italy accusing the fitness tracking company of violating the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) privacy regime.
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European Commission Announces New Rules to Speed Up Big Tech Data Privacy Probes
Stung by criticism of tardy privacy investigations and the Irish privacy regulator's outsized role in overseeing Big Tech, the European Commission on Tuesday announced new rules to help watchdogs work on cross-border cases at a faster clip.
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Meta Loses Antitrust Case in Top EU Court Over 2019 German Privacy Breach Checks
Antitrust authorities overseeing firms such as Facebook owner Meta Platforms are entitled to also assess privacy breaches, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Tuesday, potentially handing them more leeway in Big Tech probes.
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After ChatGPT, Italy's Regulator Plans to Review Other Artificial Intelligence Platforms
Italy's data protection authority Garante plans to review other artificial intelligence platforms and hire AI experts, a top official said, as it ramps up scrutiny of the powerful technology after temporarily banning ChatGPT in March. Garante is among the most proactive of the 31 national data protection authorities which oversee Europe's data priv...
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ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Faces Scrutiny in Germany Over Use of Personal Data
ChatGPT is facing scrutiny in Germany over its use of personal data, according to a regulator in Europe's top economy. Regional data protection authorities in Germany have asked ChatGPT maker OpenAI to respond to a questionnaire by June 11.
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Meta Fined EUR 17 million for Data Breach by Irish Watchdog
Facebook parent company Meta has been fined in Ireland to the tune of EUR 17 million INR HERE for breaching EU data privacy laws.
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Google to Appeal EUR 50 Million French Data Consent Fine
Google said Wednesday it would appeal a record EUR 50-million fine imposed by France's data regulator for failing to meet the EU's strict new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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France Uses New EU Data Law To Fine Google 50 Million Euros
France's data watchdog on Monday announced a fine of 50 million euros ($57 million) for US search giant Google, using the EU's strict General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the first time.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says Privacy Is a Human Right
Nadella applauded the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as first step towards securing data privacy
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Facebook, Google 'Manipulate' Users To Share Data Despite EU Law: Study
Facebook and Google are pushing users to share private information by offering "invasive" and limited default options despite new EU data protection laws aimed at giving users more control and choice, a government study said Wednesday.
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WhatsApp Now Lets Users See Data It Collects From Them: How to Download and View
Your WhatsApp data report will take roughly around 3 days to be ready for download.
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Facebook's Privacy Changes Look Different for Europeans and Americans
Facebook will soon see changes to their privacy settings, but American users won't see exactly the same thing as their European counterparts.
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Zuckerberg Says Facebook Plans to Follow EU's GDPR Rules Worldwide
Zuckerberg acknowledged Facebook planned to follow the bloc's strict new rules worldwide.
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Apple Unveils New Data Privacy Tools for iOS, macOS Ahead of EU GDPR Law
The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enters into force on May 25 and is the biggest shake-up of privacy rules since the birth of the Internet.
