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wedish DPA Fines Apoteket and Apohem for Meta Pixel Misuse

Swedish DPA Fines Apoteket and Apohem for Meta Pixel Misuse

On 29 August 2024, the Swedish Privacy Protection Authority (IMY) issued two fines against major pharmacy companies, Apoteket AB and Apohem AB, for violations of Article 32 of the GDPR. Both cases involved the misuse of Meta’s analytics tool, Meta Pixel, which led to the unintentional transfer of sensitive customer data to Meta Platforms Ireland. […]

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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

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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California AG Bonta Reminds Companies of Health Information Obligations

California AG Bonta Reminds Companies of Health Information Obligations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued reminders to major pharmacy chains and health data companies about their legal obligations under the new AB 352 law, which enhances the state’s Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA). This law, effective from 1 July 2024, prevents the disclosure of reproductive health and gender-affirming care information to out-of-state entities without patient consent. The companies are required to implement robust security measures to protect sensitive health data and avoid sharing it with law enforcement without a warrant, emphasizing the state’s commitment to safeguarding patient privacy following the repeal of Roe v. Wade.

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