Tag #Data Protection

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Google's Android Apps Track Users Without Consent, Study Finds

A Trinity College Dublin study found that Google's pre-installed Android apps collect user data, including cookies and Android IDs, without consent, starting immediately upon device activation, even when apps remain unopened; the researchers state that no opt-out exists.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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UK Investigates TikTok, Reddit, Imgur Over Child Data Concerns

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office is investigating TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur for potentially exposing children to harmful content through their recommendation algorithms and inadequate age verification processes, prompting the platforms to enhance their safety measures.

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Quality Education
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Dutch Museums Urge Faster Release of WWII Archives

Fourteen Dutch war museums are urging the Culture Minister to expedite the release of World War II archives delayed due to privacy concerns, highlighting the conflict between preserving privacy and ensuring public access to crucial historical records.

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Government Suffers Defeat on Deepfake Porn Bill

The UK government suffered a major defeat in the House of Lords over its weakened version of a bill to tackle deepfake pornography, with Labour peers publicly abstaining to oppose the government's fine-only penalty and 'reasonable excuse' clause.

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Gender Equality
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ECJ: Online Platforms Must Verify Advertisers, Not Ad Content

The European Court of Justice offered a non-binding opinion stating online platforms are not liable for ad content but must verify advertisers' identities, prompted by a case involving a sex services ad on Russmedia's Publi24.ro that used a victim's photos without consent.

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Trump Ordered to Pay £290,000 in Legal Fees After Lawsuit Dismissal

A London court ordered Donald Trump to pay £290,000 in legal fees after dismissing his data protection lawsuit against Orbis Business Intelligence in February 2023, a case stemming from allegations in the Steele dossier about Trump's ties to Russia and alleged sexual misconduct; Trump claims soverei...

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LaLiga Fined €1 Million for Biometric Fan Control

The Spanish Data Protection Agency proposed a €1 million fine against LaLiga for using biometric fan identification in stadiums, violating data protection rights, and ordered the system's cessation until a valid impact assessment is completed.

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Algeria Emphasizes Data Protection in Electronic Transactions

The Court of Algiers held a conference on Wednesday addressing the legal and technical aspects of electronic certification, signatures, and personal data protection in Algeria, emphasizing the need for measures to secure electronic transactions and protect individual rights in the face of growing IC...

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Generative AI: Five Critical Mistakes Businesses Must Avoid

A new report reveals that 67% of business leaders expect generative AI to significantly impact their organizations in the next two years, but neglecting human oversight, creativity, data protection, IP rights, and policy development risks serious consequences.

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Gambling Sites' Automatic Data Sharing to Meta Fuels Unconsented Targeted Ads

An experiment by The Observer found that a third of UK gambling websites automatically sent user data to Meta via the Meta Pixel tracking tool, resulting in targeted gambling ads on Facebook even when users hadn't consented; this raises concerns about data protection violations and irresponsible mar...

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UK Demands Apple Create Cloud Service Backdoor

The UK government demanded Apple create a backdoor in its encrypted cloud service under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), a move opposed by Apple and raising concerns about user privacy and international data sharing agreements.

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Bavarian Police Act's "Impending Danger" Clause Faces Constitutional Challenge

Bavaria's Police Act allows police intervention based on "drohende Gefahr" (impending danger), even without a concrete threat, prompting a constitutional court challenge due to concerns about excessive surveillance and potential overreach; the court's decision will impact the balance between securit...

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