Welcome to the AI digital and privacy recap of privacy news for week 31 of 2024 (29 July – 4 August)! This edition at a glance: 👈 Swipe left for a quick overview, then find 🔍 more details on each topic below. Subscribe 🤖 The EU AI Act entered into force The European Commission issued […]
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noyb has filed a lawsuit against the Hamburg Data Protection Authority (DPA) after it approved the controversial ‘Pay or OK’ system used by DER SPIEGEL, which forces users to choose between consenting to data tracking or paying for a subscription. The Hamburg DPA’s decision, which took nearly three years, has been criticized for lack of impartiality, as the complainant was not consulted and critical facts were ignored.
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In 2023, NOYB continued its pivotal role in enforcing data protection rights across Europe, filing over 40 new complaints, including significant actions against Meta’s controversial “Pay or Okay” system and unlawful credit scoring practices. Key victories included substantial fines against Meta (€1.5 billion) and Spotify (€5 million).
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The FTC has filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance for violating the US Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The lawsuit claims TikTok knowingly collected data from millions of children under 13 without parental consent, in breach of a 2019 FTC order. Despite internal concerns, TikTok allegedly continued collecting and sharing children’s data, failed to delete accounts upon parental request, and allowed children to bypass age verification. The suit seeks civil penalties and a permanent injunction to prevent further violations.
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The New York State Attorney General’s Office released a guide on website privacy controls to help businesses ensure their tracking practices comply with New York law. The guide addresses common mistakes businesses make with privacy disclosures and controls, such as uncategorized tags, misconfigured tools, and misleading interfaces. It emphasizes the importance of accurate and truthful privacy representations and provides recommendations for effective privacy disclosures and user-friendly controls. The guide aims to prevent deceptive practices and enhance consumer privacy protection.
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