UK GDPR Reforms Back on the Table, Noyb Targets Microsoft's Xandr, California Tightens CCPA Rules

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Privacy Corner Newsletter: July 18, 2024

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• UK Revives Data Protection Reform: The new UK government plans a "Digital Information and Smart Data Bill" (DISDB) that includes some proposals from the previous government's scrapped Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDIB). Key details like the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) restructuring and scientific research data rules are expected to return, but the final form of the bill remains unclear.
• Privacy Group Targets Microsoft-Owned Adtech Firm: noyb, a privacy advocacy group, filed a complaint against Xandr (owned by Microsoft) with the Italian Data Protection Authority (DPA). Xandr allegedly rejected data access and deletion requests, claiming pseudonymized data makes identification impossible. Noyb argues Xandr should be able to identify individuals and comply with requests.
• California Tightens CCPA Rules: The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) proposed major changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations. Highlights include a new definition of "artificial intelligence," cybersecurity audits for certain businesses, and an increased application threshold based on revenue.