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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
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  |  Legal & 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  |  Legal & 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  |  Legal & 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 & Research

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 & Regulation

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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Plaid Debuts Data Privacy Tool Plaid Portal
Plaid Debuts Data Privacy Tool Plaid Portal
January 25, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Plaid will be making its Plaid Portal available everywhere, the company announced in a Tuesday (Jan. 25) blog post, saying the tool will help people...

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