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AEPD Reports on Addictive Internet Patterns Impacting Minors

AEPD, children, Deceptive patterns | July 29, 2024

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has released a report on the influence of addictive internet patterns, focusing on the significant impact on minors. The report highlights how service providers often use deceptive and addictive design strategies to extend user engagement and collect more personal data. These practices particularly affect vulnerable groups like children and adolescents, influencing their preferences and development. The AEPD aims to have these patterns included in the EDPB guidelines, emphasizing the high risk to data protection rights in digital environments.

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Spain’s AEPD Explores Identity as Service vs. Fundamental Right

The Spanish data protection authority (AEPD) published a blog post discussing the shift from viewing identity as a fundamental right to treating it as a service. This shift can undermine personal control over data, impacting rights, social inclusion, and privacy. The post highlights the risks of commodifying identity, emphasizing that identity should not be a service controlled by governments or companies. It cites examples like the Aadhaar system in India, where exclusion from services has severe consequences, arguing for identity management that respects privacy and autonomy.