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.
Desjardins Settles for $201 Million Over Breach That Exceeded 100% of Their Customer Base Drew Wilson | December 24, 2021 The Desjardins data breach has reached at least one conclusion. The company has settled a class action for $201 million.
Only 36% of Canadian Businesses Know Where Data is Coming or Going Drew Wilson | November 16, 2021 A new survey suggests that only 36% of Canadian businesses where their data is coming or going. Probably not comforting for those who value privacy.
Facebook Plans on Shutting Down Facial Recognition Effort, Deleting 1 Billion Profiles Drew Wilson | November 2, 2021 Facebook is now shutting down it’s facial recognition program. In the process, it says 1 billion people will be deleted.
T-Mobile Suffers Another Data Breach: 47 Million Current, Former Customers Exposed Drew Wilson | August 19, 2021 T-Mobile is the latest company suffering from a major security incident. In all, 47 million customers have been compromised.
Amazon Fined €746 Million for GDPR Violations Drew Wilson | August 3, 2021 Online retail giant, Amazon, has been hit with a €746 million fine. The fine was for violating the GDPR.
Signal Accuses Facebook of Banning its Honest Ad Campaign Drew Wilson | May 9, 2021 Can honesty in your ad campaign get you banned from Facebook? Signal is saying yes and has provided screenshots to prove it.
Canadian Government Doubles Down on Abandoning Digital Rights In Budget Drew Wilson | April 23, 2021 Canada’s recently proposed budget seems to be confirming again it’s lack of commitment to digital rights while doubling down on taxing web giants.
Digital Rights Ireland Preparing to Sue Facebook Over Data Leak Drew Wilson | April 17, 2021 Digital Rights Ireland is preparing to sue Facebook over the recently discovered data leak of half a billion users. It urges EU citizens to join.
Facebook Leak Represents Missed Opportunity for Canada Drew Wilson | April 9, 2021 Facebook chose not to notify Canada’s Federal Privacy Commissioner. As a result, outside of a strongly worded letter, there isn’t any consequences.
