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Privacy Protections for Europeans: Impact on US Tech Firms and Beyond Efforts by the European Union (EU) to strengthen data privacy regulations have led to significant changes in how American tech companies handle user data in Europe. The Digital Services Act (DSA), which went into effect on Friday, imposes strict requirements on very large online…
Google Loses Bid to Toss Lawsuit over ‘Potentially Embarrassing’ Incognito Mode Data Grabbing Court Rules in Favor of Plaintiffs A federal court judge has denied Google‘s attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company collected “potentially embarrassing” data from users’ “Incognito mode” and other private browsing features. The plaintiffs, three Californians and two…
Data Protection Legislation Passed in India Amid Privacy Concerns Summary Indian lawmakers recently approved a data protection legislation aimed at regulating big tech firms and penalizing companies for data breaches. However, several groups and experts have raised concerns about potential privacy violations and government overreach. Critics argue that the legislation could allow the government and…
India‘s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill Faces Opposition Introduction and Background India‘s proposed Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) bill is currently facing opposition from privacy rights groups and the India Bloc opposition party. The bill aims to establish guidelines that give individuals greater control over their personal information, strengthen data privacy, and empower individuals…
Data Protection Norway Threatens $100,000 Daily Fine on Meta Over Data Norway‘s data protection agency has issued a stern warning to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, threatening to impose a daily fine of $100,000 if the company continues to use the personal information of users for targeted advertising. The move by the…
Privacy-Preserving Data Collection and Analysis: Addressing Many Missing Values A Revolutionary Solution for Collaborative Research In the global effort to control and mitigate pandemics, such as the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the collection and analysis of data play a crucial role. Understanding the demographics, medical history, and family composition of infected individuals is essential for researchers…
Data Protection Sweden Orders Four Companies to Stop Using Google Tool The Background Sweden’s privacy protection agency, the IMY, has ordered four companies to stop using Google Analytics, a tool that measures and analyzes web traffic. The IMY determined that the use of Google Analytics by these companies transfers personal data to the United States,…
Data Protection: EU Court Deals Blow to Meta in German Data Case Introduction The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, in a landmark case concerning the collection and use of personal data in Europe. The ruling, which came in response to a challenge by…
Protecting Privacy and Data: McAfee’s Role in Preventing Data Breaches The Importance of Internet Security In an increasingly connected world, internet security and data privacy have become critical concerns for individuals and businesses alike. Cyber threats such as malware, phishing attacks, and data breaches pose significant risks to personal information, financial assets, and even national…
Microsoft Will Pay $20M to Settle US Charges of Illegally Collecting Children’s Data Microsoft has agreed to pay a settlement of $20 million to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for unlawfully obtaining the data of children who registered for the Xbox video game console service and retaining it illegally. The FTC stated that Microsoft…