The Privacy Corner

Robert Bateman
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The Privacy Corner

Join Robert each week as he navigates the ever-changing landscape of data breaches, surveillance, and individual rights, offering expert insights and actionable advice to help you take control of your digital footprint. Join him for lively discussions, in-depth interviews, and practical tips to protect your privacy in today's connected world.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Germany's Mass Data Breach Claims, Meta's 'Consent-or-Pay' Ads and New EU Cybersecurity Rules

    Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: November 21, 2024▶ German Court Opens the Door to Mass Data Breach Lawsuits:Germany’s Federal Court rules that "loss of control" over personal data qualifies for damages under GDPR Article 82—no proof of distress or financial loss required.▶ Meta’s ‘Unskippable Ads’ Solution Gains EDPB AttentionMeta launches a free tier with ads using minimal data and unskippable formats in response to EU demands.▶ Cyber Resilience Act Imposes New Rules on Digital Prod...

    10 min

  2. NOV 8

    LinkedIn's €310M Fine, California's Data Broker Sweep, and the EU-US DPF Review

    Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: November 7, 2024In this edition, we dive into the latest updates on GDPR fines, data broker enforcement, and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework review:▶ Ireland fines LinkedIn €310 million, six years after a complaint—with full EDPB support:The Irish DPC issues a €310 million fine against LinkedIn for GDPR violations, marking a significant shift in enforcement under new leadership.▶ California prepares for a data broker enforcement sweep:The California P...

    12 min

  3. OCT 24

    UK’s New Data Bill, EDPB’s ePrivacy Guidelines & Pinterest’s GDPR Battle

    Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: October 24, 2024This week, we dive into the UK’s resurrected data reform bill, ePrivacy Directive guidelines, and a new complaint against Pinterest. ▶ Back from the Dead: Comparing the UK’s New and Old Data Reform BillsThe UK has introduced a new Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUAB), which incorporates several proposals from the previously scrapped Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDIB). The DUAB revives and reshapes key provisions, suc...

    12 min

  4. OCT 10

    ICO Court Loss, EDPB Rulings, CJEU Decisions and Privado’s CoE Launch

    Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: October 10, 2024▶ Court ruling on credit card data: The UK tribunal rules that credit card numbers alone may not always qualify as personal data, challenging the ICO’s interpretation. This decision could reshape how companies assess their data protection obligations after a breach. How will this impact your approach to classifying sensitive data?▶ EDPB clarifies processor responsibilities: New guidance outlines the extent to which controllers are accou...

    13 min

  5. SEP 26

    Insights from the French DPA, UK ICO's Cookie Reprimand, and EU Advocate General on Automated Decisions

    Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: September 26, 2024This week’s Privacy Corner highlights key developments in EU data protection:▶ French CNIL: New guidelines set to affect over 10,000 mobile app developers; enforcement sweep scheduled for Spring 2025.▶ UK ICO: Issued a reprimand to SkyBet, marking their most significant cookie action to date; 99% of top websites now comply with cookie regulations.▶ EU Advocate General: Emphasized the need for clear and concise explanations of automate...

    11 min

  6. SEP 5

    GDPR Fines and Tracking Troubles: A Look at the Evolving Data Privacy Landscape

    Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: September 5, 2024This newsletter covers key privacy developments, including:▶ Uber's €290 Million GDPR Fine: The Dutch DPA fined Uber for failing to use appropriate safeguards when transferring personal data from its EU entity to the US, despite Uber's claim it wasn't necessary. This case highlights the confusion around international data transfers under GDPR.▶ Swedish Pharmacies Fined for Using Meta Pixel (Even with Consent): These pharmacies demonstr...

    12 min

  7. AUG 15

    Tech Giants Under Fire: Privacy and Compliance Battles Intensify

    Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: August 15, 2024Top Stories: 🚀 ▶ Meta Challenges EDPB's "Consent or Pay" Opinion: Meta is suing the European data protection authorities over their opinion on "consent or pay" models, arguing it violates EU law.▶ US Sues TikTok for Children's Privacy Violations: The US Department of Justice accuses TikTok of illegally collecting and using personal data from children under 13.▶ The UK Information Commissioner's Office proposes a multi-million dollar...

    10 min

  8. AUG 1

    Tech giants and regulators clash over online privacy and data protection as industry practices face increased scrutiny

    Send us a textPrivacy Corner Newsletter: August 1, 2024Top Stories:▶️ Google Backtracks on Cookie Ban: Privacy Concerns or Regulatory Pressure? We explore Google's reversal on phasing out third-party cookies and the potential reasons behind it.▶️ FTC Clarifies: Hashing Doesn't Anonymize Data The FTC reminds companies that masking data with hashing doesn't guarantee anonymity.▶️ New York Pushes for Strict Tracking Regulations: But What's the Law? New York's Attorney General issues guidance on ...

    10 min
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Join Robert each week as he navigates the ever-changing landscape of data breaches, surveillance, and individual rights, offering expert insights and actionable advice to help you take control of your digital footprint. Join him for lively discussions, in-depth interviews, and practical tips to protect your privacy in today's connected world.

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  • Creator
    Robert Bateman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Privado Inc.
  • Show Website
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