Andreea Lisievici

noyb’s Consent Banner Report: How Authorities Actually Decide

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On 11 July 2024, noyb released its Consent Banner Report, analyzing how European DPAs handle consent banner violations compared to EDPB guidelines. Following hundreds of complaints, the EDPB created a taskforce in 2021 and published findings in January 2023. noyb’s report highlights discrepancies between the EDPB’s recommendations and national DPAs’ practices, providing essential insights for companies to improve their consent banners. The report underscores the importance of clear, non-deceptive consent mechanisms to comply with GDPR standards.

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Tennis Players Raise Privacy Concerns Over ATP's New Wearable Policy

Tennis Players Raise Privacy Concerns Over ATP’s New Wearable Policy

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The ATP Tour’s approval of in-competition wearables for performance analytics has sparked concerns among players. Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil criticized the decision to collect and store data via the ATP’s Tennis IQ program, questioning the lack of autonomy for players over their data. Pospisil’s concerns highlight issues of data control, monetization, and player independence. The new policy takes effect from July 15. ATP seems unaware that GDPR applies to it, and that there is regulator guidance on collecting performance data from athletes.

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FTC Bans Avast from Selling Web Data and Fines $16.5 Million

FTC Bans Avast from Selling Web Data and Fines $16.5 Million

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order against Avast Limited, banning the company from selling or licensing web browsing data for advertising. This decision follows allegations that Avast, through its subsidiary Jumpshot, sold consumer browsing data without proper notice or consent, despite claims of protecting privacy. Avast is required to pay $16.5 million, which will go towards consumer redress. The FTC also mandates Avast to delete collected data, notify affected consumers, and implement a comprehensive privacy program.

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