This week has been an exhilarating one as a lot has happened. Keep on reading Seers Privacy Updates to know more.
The tech giant Apple is facing a privacy-complaint from the French startup. While Google is rejecting claims by Dutch Authorities on the risks of a privacy breach. Also, the EU is trying to develop new rules in terms of restricting the micro-targeting of political advertisement. The UK’s Information Commissioner Office has published new guidelines for personal data use during political campaigning.
A lot to digest? We know, but we have more highlights from the previous week as the famous anti-virus pioneer McAfee indicted on charges of cryptocurrency and money laundering fraud. Plus, the UK aiming to stand on its feet by planning to bring its reforms for a more free flow of information. And a group of three congressional members from the US urges the Federal Trade Commission to bring health apps under the ambit of data privacy laws by restricting them from sharing unconsented users with third parties.
Here are the top stories from the world of privacy this week.
Top Stories and Updates
Apple accused of a privacy breach by the French startup
Apple is facing a privacy complaint in Europe by a startup lobby group named France Digitale, which has asked the country’s data protection watchdog to investigate the alleged breaches of EU rules. Read more here.
The Information Commissioner’s Office has published new guidelines on the use of personal data in political campaigning
The guidelines are issued by ICO ahead of elections in Scotland, Wales and England in May. The novel set of rules cover the full lifecycle of a campaign, from collecting and processing personal data to using targeted messages during a campaign. And also what to do with data once a campaign has ended. It also gives particular advice on the processing of categories of data that need special protection, such as data related to racial or ethnic origin, health and political opinions. Read more here.
The use of micro-targeting in online political advertising may come in with new rules as part of legislation being readied by the EU
The EU executive recently is conducting a public consultation on future legislative efforts in the field of online political advertising. And is also mulling over shutting down the option of micro-targeting under some circumstances. Read more here.
Google rejects claims of Risks of Data breach for its “Workplace” suite
Recently, the Dutch government published data protection impact assessments that found eight highly rated data protection risk in Google Workspace. However, Google, according to IT Pro reports, has rejected the claims by saying that the suite does not contain any data protection risks. Read more here.
UK aim to diverge from EU data privacy rules
British Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden, in his recent statement, has said that Britain is planning to bring reforms in the data protection law to allow the more free flow of information to drive enhanced growth in the Digital economy as now it has left EU ambit. Read more here.
US lawmakers want FTC to keep a check on health apps
A group of three congressional members in the US are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to use its Health Breach Notification to penalise the mobile apps and websites that share the personal health information of users with third parties without their consent. Read more here.
Famous pioneer of anti-virus McAfee, Jhon McAfee, indicted on charges of money laundering and more
The well-known anti-virus pioneer John McAfee now faces decades behind bars on charges of cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering. Read more here.
All privacy settings are flawed? New York Times urges for opt-in approach in terms of Data Collection
New York Times Editorial Board, in its recent article, highlights the flawed practices of data collection in America. Also, calling for companies to utilise an opt-in approach by the website and on apps when aiming to collect personal data. Read more here.
