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Lloyd v Google: The Most Important Data Rights Case In UK History?

Lloyd v Google: The Most Important Data Rights Case In UK History?

On 28 April, the U.K. Supreme Court hears Lloyd v Google — a vitally important case for the future of data rights. There’s a lot riding on…

Apr 28, 2021

Apple Facing Another Investigation in Europe

Apple Facing Another Investigation in Europe

Big tech’s most privacy-focused company is facing three data protection complaints and one antitrust investigation

Mar 24, 2021

Irish DPA Criticised (Again) Over GDPR Enforcement

Irish DPA Criticised (Again) Over GDPR Enforcement

The Irish DPA has been criticised by the German federal data regulator. Fair enough?

Mar 24, 2021

Facebook “GDPR Consent Bypass” Hits Austrian Supreme Court

Facebook “GDPR Consent Bypass” Hits Austrian Supreme Court

Facebook is “bypassing GDPR consent”, according to a case brought to the Austrian Superior Court by GDPR final boss Max “Schrems II”…

Mar 24, 2021

Could the US Lose Its Best Privacy Law?

Could the US Lose Its Best Privacy Law?

Illinois lawmakers are trying to undermine the Biometric Information Processing Act (BIPA). This is one of the few U.S. privacy laws…

Mar 24, 2021

Doctolib Ruling: Does Schrems II Now Apply to Inter-EU Transfers?

Doctolib Ruling: Does Schrems II Now Apply to Inter-EU Transfers?

French court ruling says vaccine-booking platform’s contract with Amazon is lawful. But this case isn’t as clear-cut as it seems.

Mar 24, 2021

Instagram for Under-13s: Facebook’s “Fight” With Child Privacy Law?

Instagram for Under-13s: Facebook’s “Fight” With Child Privacy Law?

Facebook is planning a social media network for young kids. Will it succeed? Probably.

Mar 24, 2021

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