This week has been an exhilarating one as a lot has happened in the tech world. As the Information Commissioner Office (ICO) fined two companies for nuisance texting. While FBI warns of cyber-attacks against UK schools. Additionally, ICO and UK sign MOU concerning UK adequacy assessment.
While Google faces a fine of 5 billion dollars for collecting unconsented data via its Chrome Incognito mode. Also, California has accepted the privacy regulations banning the Dark Web.
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Here are the top stories from the world of privacy this week.
Top Stories and Updates
The Information Commissioner’s office imposes fines on two companies for nuisance texting:
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined two companies of nuisance texting during Covid 19 without consent. The combined fine imposed is £ 330,000. One company was Leads Works Ltd, was given a fine of £250,000. Valca Vehicle Ltd, a Manchester-based company, specialising in lead generation for a financial product, was fined £80,000.
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FBI warns cyber-attacks of PYSA ransomware operators targeting UK schools:
FBI warns of the surge in PYSA ransomware cyber-attacks across UK and US educational institutions to steal data for creating pressure for payment.
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MOU signed between UK and ICO on Procedure for a new Adequacy decision
On March 19th 2021 Information Commissioner Office (ICO) and UK’s the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (“DCMS”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Under this memorandum, the third world countries will negotiate adequacy decisions. These permits will also allow the free transfer of personal data collected in the UK to the relevant, adequate jurisdiction.
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California approves new privacy regulation banning the Dark Web
The New regulations were passed under the California Consumer Privacy Act, which prohibits using so-called dark patterns. Dark patterns are the set of techniques that seek to frustrate the users and traps them into doing something they would not normally do.
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Google to face 5 Billion$ fine as it fails to quash Incognito mode user tracking, privacy lawsuit
Teach giant Google faces a 5 billion lawsuit alleging Chrome’s Incognito browsing mode gathered users’ web history.
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Privacy concerns are on surge as the usage of digital currency rises:
As digital currency is increasing day by day, privacy experts are worried about users’ privacy. Because governments in this regard aren’t equipped enough.
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