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FTC Escalates TikTok Complaint to DOJ Over Alleged Children’s Privacy Violations
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has escalated a complaint against TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to the Department of Justice (DOJ) over potential breaches of children’s privacy regulations. The FTC has stated that its investigation has revealed substantial evidence suggesting that the companies are either currently violating or are poised to violate…
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Dutch Court Ruling: Tech Giants Must Cease Unauthorized Cookie Placement
The Dutch Court of Amsterdam has made a significant ruling regarding LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company and LinkedIn Netherlands BV (LinkedIn), Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd, and Microsoft BV (Microsoft), along with Xandr Inc. (collectively referred to as the Defendants). The Court has mandated that these entities must stop the placement of cookies without obtaining…
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Meta Pauses AI Training Plans Using European User Data Due to Regulatory Pressure
🗝 Key Points: Pause on AI Training: Meta has decided to halt its plans to use data from EU and UK users to train its AI systems. Regulatory Pushback: This decision follows pressure from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) and the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), both expressing concerns over Meta’s plans. DPC Statement:…
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Web Development Framework for Your Project
Did you know that 97% of websites use JavaScript as their programming language? Web development tools and frameworks have revolutionized the way websites are built and maintained, making them essential components in the digital landscape. Web development tools and frameworks are software packages or libraries that assist developers in creating, testing, and deploying websites and…
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Data Privacy and Security Initiative to Protect Texans’ Sensitive Data
Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas, has formed a team dedicated to the strict implementation of Texas privacy laws and started a significant data privacy and security program. The program, which is managed by the OAG’s Consumer Protection Division, will make sure businesses protect Texans’ personal information and respect their right to privacy. With…
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Security for online shops
How secure is your online shop? In recent years, the threat of cyberattacks on online shops has dramatically increased. Businesses of all sizes have become targets for hackers who steal sensitive customer data and can cause significant financial damage. Online security is one of the most critical issues that you should not only consider, but…
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The Cost of Cybercrime to Businesses (And How to Avoid It)
As businesses generate and share increasingly large amounts of digital data, the potential for cyberattacks increases in tandem. The more information that’s out there, the wider the attack surface becomes. Cybersecurity technology is becoming more sophisticated—but so are hackers’ methods. So, what is the cost of cybercrime to your business? Is it something you need…
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European Commission Probes Meta for Potential Digital Services Act Violations
To investigate if Meta, the company that operates Facebook and Instagram, has violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) in any ways that could compromise the safety of children, the European Commission has opened legal proceedings. Concerns have been raised about the possibility that these platforms, and particularly their algorithms, could be pushing children toward behavioral…
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IABs take on EDPB’s Opinion on “Consent or Pay” Models
On April 17, 2024, a significant development unfolded as the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) released its opinion on the increasingly debated “Consent or Pay” model used by large online platforms. There was a lot of anticipation for this opinion. People hoped it would bring some uniformity across Europe. However, the feedback has been mixed,…
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The EDPB’s Strategic Vision for Data Protection 2024-2027
A major step forward in data protection was made in Brussels on April 18, when the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) presented its 2024–2027 plan. This forward-looking strategy, which was presented during the most recent plenary session, presents a strong framework for navigating the intricate problems of the current digital era. A Four-Step Method for…