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Meta Warns of Facebook, Instagram Service Interruptions Over EU Data Rules

Meta Warns of Facebook, Instagram Service Interruptions Over EU Data Rules
Meta Warns of Facebook, Instagram Service Interruptions Over EU Data Rules
February 07, 2022  |  Regulation

Amid the ongoing scrutiny from various regulatory bodies and lawmakers around the globe, Big Tech has some leverage. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Myanmar’s Newly Announced CBDC Raises Human Rights Concerns
Myanmar’s Newly Announced CBDC Raises Human Rights Concerns
February 04, 2022  |  CBDC

Military junta-ruled Myanmar is planning to create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that will join the kyat as legal tender. Get the Full Story...

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This Week in Big Tech: Keeping Data Safe Remains Job One in Europe
This Week in Big Tech: Keeping Data Safe Remains Job One in Europe
February 04, 2022  |  Big Tech

This week in Big Tech news, Austria finds that Google Analytics’ services are illegal, while Belgium rules Europe’s AdTech industry violates regulations. Plus, Facebook loses...

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UK’s ICO Wants Larger Role in Regulating Big Tech
UK’s ICO Wants Larger Role in Regulating Big Tech
January 28, 2022  |  Regulation

The UK’s new information watchdog says his county will seek a leading role in making Big Tech companies accountable as Britain frees itself of European...

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Data Protection Holds Influential Role In EU Legislative Process, Regional Watchdog Says
Data Protection Holds Influential Role In EU Legislative Process, Regional Watchdog Says
January 28, 2022  |  Regulation

When the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recommended that the artificial intelligence (AI) act shouldn’t allow AI systems to recognize human features in public places,...

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EU’s Data Protection Watchdog Supports Stricter Rules for Online Ads
EU’s Data Protection Watchdog Supports Stricter Rules for Online Ads
January 27, 2022  |  Regulation

The European Union’s privacy overseer has lent its support for additional rules on political advertising crafted to strengthen the 27-member states’ democratic process, according to...

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BIS Paper: Asia Virtual Banks Must Protect Consumer Data
BIS Paper: Asia Virtual Banks Must Protect Consumer Data
January 27, 2022  |  Data

A new Bank for International Settlements paper says Asian regulators must protect consumer data as financial institutions dole out more virtual bank cards, noting the...

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EU’s Plan to Protect Internet Privacy: Adopt Apple’s Solution
EU’s Plan to Protect Internet Privacy: Adopt Apple’s Solution
January 27, 2022  |  Europe

Like many parts of the world, Europe is trying to strengthen protections for consumer privacy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Conflicting State Data Privacy Laws May Drive Up Costs for Businesses
Conflicting State Data Privacy Laws May Drive Up Costs for Businesses
January 27, 2022  |  Legal

A hodge-podge of privacy laws across the U.S. threatens to cost businesses more than $1 trillion over the next decade, with at least 20% of...

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