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Roundup: the EU, the Netherlands, US and more
In this week’s Global News Roundup, the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposed Data Act. The Amsterdam District Court ruled Facebook processed Dutch users’ data without legal basis for 10 years. And, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission finalized its USD520 million settlement with Epic Games over alleged Children's Online Privacy Protection Act violations. (IAPP member exclusive.) Full Story
Potential tweaks for 'clearer' ADPPA framework
In a blog post for The Information Accountability Foundation, Groman Consulting Group Principal and former U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chief Privacy Officer Marc Groman outlined his recent analysis and recommendations for a "clearer" version of the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
Regulator probes 'cracked' Chinese mobile apps
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced investigations into alleged data protection violations concerning versions of mobile apps with broken protection or "cracked apps." The MIIT probed claims against cracked versions of distribution platforms, e-commerce and search platforms under general and sectoral data privacy law, including the Personal Information Protection Law.
EU high court braces for DMA challenges
The General Court of the Court of Justice of the European Union expects legal challenges to the EU Digital Markets Act by the end of 2023, Reuters reports. General Court of the European Union President Marc van der Woude said the court anticipates questions regarding how the DMA classifies "gatekeepers" and the subsequent obligations that fall on them.
Report highlights background for FISA Section 702 reauthorization
The U.S. Congressional Research Service issued a report outlining details of the Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ahead of potential reauthorization. The report explains the authority and practices carried out under FISA Section 702, a key point of contention in EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework negotiations. Notably, the report indicated the Office of the U.S. Director of National Intelligence estimated 232,432 non-U.S.
EU digital identity bill moves on to trilogue negotiations
The European Parliament approved the eIDAS Regulation, legislation creating a continent-wide digital identity framework, GovInfoSecurity reports. The bill now heads to final trilogue negotiations between Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of the European Union. It would require online platforms with more than 45 million European users to accept the digital identity as a logon credential. Full Story
Trinidad and Tobago minister: Work on data laws ongoing with 'urgency'
Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Digital Transformation Executive Legal Advisor Rudyard Davidson said work is ongoing to fully operationalize the country's Data Protection Act and Electronic Transaction Act. "We want to do it as a matter of urgency," Davidson said, noting ongoing consultations with stakeholders on various regulations associated with the acts could be complete in fiscal year 2024.
Telecom data breaches highlight cyberattack vulnerabilities
A recent data breach of a third-party marketing vendor that exposed information of 9 million AT&T customers highlights the telecommunications sector's vulnerability to cyberattacks, Axios reports.
Amazon sued for allegedly failing to comply with NYC biometrics law
A New York City resident is suing Amazon in federal court for allegedly not publicizing its use of biometric cameras and scanners in its Amazon Go stores in the city, MediaPost reports.