GDPR Fines Tops €1 Billion in One Year, Spiking More Than 500% Drew Wilson | January 18, 2022 2021 is a record setting year for GDPR regulators. For 2021, more than €1 billion euros in fines have been handed out.
German Officials Finds Google Holds Significant Market Share in Antitrust Probe Drew Wilson | January 14, 2022 German officials have found in an antitrust probe that Google has significant control over the market. This enables special market abuse controls.
How Canada Left Billions on the Table After Dragging Its Feet on Privacy Reform Drew Wilson | January 11, 2022 As fines continue to stack up for large tech giants abroad, Canadian’s are still waiting for privacy reform.
French Regulators to Hit Google, Facebook With €210 Million e-Privacy Fines Drew Wilson | January 10, 2022 Google and Facebook are about to get slapped with even more fines from French regulators, CNIL. This under the e-Privacy laws.
As WhatsApp Challenges €225 Million GDPR Fine, Swiss Army Drops Recommendation Drew Wilson | January 8, 2022 WhatsApp is challenging the €225 Million fine it received under the GDPR laws. This as the Swiss Army is no longer recommending it.
Officials Defend Irish DPC As Accusations Continue to Swirl Drew Wilson | January 5, 2022 The Irish DPC continues to take flack for its handling of GDPR complaints. Now, officials are trying to defend them.
Offering Patreon Subs In Euro’s Makes You Liable for GDPR – Court Drew Wilson | January 4, 2022 An appeal court ruled that if you offer a Patreon subscription in Euro’s or Pounds, GDPR applies to you.
How 2022 Promises to Unleash a Gauntlet of Threats to the Open Internet Drew Wilson | January 1, 2022 With 2021 behind us, we look towards 2022 to see what is in store. Unfortunately, a lot says this year is going to be an ugly one.
Judge Agrees to Pause Payments of Amazon’s €746 Million GDPR Fine Drew Wilson | December 30, 2021 Amazon has disputed the €746 million fine it was hit under the GDPR. A report says a judge agreed to pause payments.
Grindr GDPR Fine Adjusted to $7.1 Million Following Review Drew Wilson | December 29, 2021 European regulators say they have adjusted the fine against Grindr to $7.1 million after learning more about their finances.
