European Commission introduces public-sector interoperability legislation
The European Commission proposed the Interoperable Europe Act, aimed at streamlining public-sector data sharing across EU member states.
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Lawsuit alleges Facebook collects personal data for ad targeting
A lawsuit filed in London's High Court accuses Facebook of "surveillance advertising" and calls on the company to stop the practice, MediaPost reports.
FCC: 'Ringless voicemails' subject to robocalling rules
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said callers must obtain consent prior to delivering "ringless voicemails." Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, callers may not make non-emergency calls using automatic telephone dialing systems without prior express consent of the called party.
EU Council releases new proposed Cyber Resilience Act text
The Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union released new text on the proposed Cyber Resilience Act, legislation intended to enact cybersecurity requirements for connected devices and related services, Euractiv reports. In the addition, member states are not prevented from imposing national restrictions on digital products, including bans, based on national security. The Horizontal Working Party on Cyber Issues will discuss the text Nov.
Several tax filing sites share user data with Meta via Pixel
A report co-published by The Markup and The Verge found that several tax-filing services, including H&R Block, Tax Act and TaxSlayer, have shared users' financial data with Meta's Facebook. According to the report, data was shared through a code called Meta Pixel and included contact information, filing status, refund totals and dependent's scholarship information. A H&R Block spokesperson said the company evaluates its practices regularly and "will review the information." When The Markup contacted TaxAct, a representative said the company removed Pixel to review its use.
Using machine learning to achieve data privacy compliance
Data privacy is a leading concern for businesses hoping ensure confidentiality and preserve trust. From understanding applicable regulations to balancing customer experience and data collection, it’s not easy for smaller companies to complete all compliance measures within budget and expectations. Automation tools and solutions can help simplify compliance, UNIFI.AI co-founder Pramod Misra writes.
IAPP web conferences: Privacy programs, data inventory management
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- Dec. 1: Join the IAPP for a TerraTrue-sponsored web conference exploring development of a future-proof privacy program with privacy team strategies, internal processes and blind-spot awareness that will last for years to come.
AI sandboxes: A new European norm?
Artificial intelligence remains a moving target in the policy and regulatory space as it continues its exponential growth. Sandboxes are emerging across Europe as tools for companies and regulators alike to define, test and rectify their data protection approach to the flood of new AI systems in the face of the EU's proposed AI Act. Join the IAPP on LinkedIn Live Dec.
Stakeholders meet FTC privacy rulemaking consultation deadline
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's extended public consultation toward its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on commercial surveillance and lax data security closed Nov. 21. Here's a rundown of notable stakeholder submissions.
Meta unveils teen privacy updates
Meta introduced new privacy updates for teens on Instagram and Facebook, including default privacy settings for Facebook users under 16 or 18 depending on their country of residence, TechCrunch reports. Current teen users will be encouraged to select more private settings.