Privacy & Compliance
There is a lot going on around privacy and compliance, especially in Europe. This in itself is a good thing, because data should be adequately protected, especially if it concerns personal data. In practice, however, it turns out to be quite disappointing how well organizations do this. We read and write a lot about data breaches. Over the years there seem to be more rather than fewer of them. Is that because organizations don’t want to do better or can’t do better? Whatever the reason, a good policy on privacy and compliance is indispensable in the current era. Especially with all kinds of new legislation that has been introduced and is coming, the need to put this high on the agenda is only increasing.
Timeline
Google Play plans to ban Android VPN apps that block ads
Google will prevent Android VPN apps listed on the Play Store from tampering with or restricting advertising ...
Microsoft caves to complaints, softens EU licensing terms
The tech giant succumbed to pressure and made its EU terms "fairer". This week Microsoft announced change...
Dutch government will be allowed to store sensitive data in public clouds
The Dutch government will be allowed to store sensitive data in commercial public cloud environments. Governm...
‘Qualcomm avoids billion-euro fine, prosecutors bury hatchet’
Insiders say European regulators are unlikely to appeal the cancellation of a billion-euro fine for Qualcomm....
Facebook agrees to settle data privacy lawsuit
The social media giant agreed to settle a lawsuit for sharing data with third parties like Cambridge Analytic...
Google campaigns against disinformation about Ukrainian refugees
Based on research from two British universities, Google's Jigsaw unit will start a campaign to combat misinfo...
NOYB sues Google over advertising emails
Privacy action group NOYB is suing Google for allegedly violating a ruling by the European Court of Justice (...
Norway calls for Facebook to be fined for illegal data transfers
According to Norway's data protection authority, Facebook owner Meta should be penalized for continuing to tr...
Oracle faces mass claim over alleged privacy violations
Oracle faces a mass claim in a Californian court. According to the plaintiffs, Oracle violates the privacy of...
Liz Truss announces new UK vs EU case ahead of Northern Ireland debate
Liz Truss – the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom...