ICO to review websites' cookie use; unveils 'pay or consent' guidance
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office said it will review 1,000 websites' use of cookies to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
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Social platform faces class-action lawsuit over AI training practices
A class-action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California claimed LinkedIn sent users' private in-app messages to third parties for AI training purposes without consent, Reuters reports. The lawsuit stated LinkedIn allegedly updated its AI policy to allow users to opt out after it had already collected user data.Full story
Norway's DPA pushes for strategic AI use
Norway's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, released guidance urging organizations to use AI strategically to ensure companies have a plan to navigate risks associated with the technology. The DPA said organizations should assess its AI tools, remain vigilant to ensure employees use the technology as intended and create a plan to potentially end its use of AI, if needed.Full story
South Korea's PIPC issues fines for unlawful data transfers
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission fined Kakao Pay and Apple Distribution International a collective KRW8.4 billion for alleged unauthorized transfers of personal data overseas. The commission also told Alipay, which had received the personal information from Kakao, to delete its insufficient funds score for Kakao users.Full story
UK's CMA to look at Google, Apple under market competition law
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority is looking at Apple and Google to determine if their market dominance in mobile phone operating systems, app stores and web browsers is strong enough to warrant regulation under the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, The Wall Street Journal reports. Both businesses said they would work with the authority to explain the competition they face.Full story
European consumer watchdog says issues remain with Meta pay-or-consent model
The European Consumer Organisation said it is concerned Meta's most recent pay-or-consent model may still be raising consumer and data protection concerns and may not conform with the Digital Markets Act. The group argued the policy is misleading and does not give users the option to consent fully to their data being processed, as well as degrading the service for those who do not consent.Full story
Warrantless Section 702 searches violate Constitution, court rules
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York ruled warrantless searches under the Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act violate the Fourth Amendment in the case of United States v. Hasbajrami, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. The case centers around several queries made during an investigation years ago and comes after a higher court determined Section 702 queries of people in the U.S.
New York Assembly passes reproductive health care privacy bills
The New York State Assembly passed two bills aiming to protect reproductive health privacy by anonymizing health care providers' names when prescribing medication.
Nigeria's NDPC calls for stronger data protection standards
Nigeria's National Data Protection Commission Chairman Vincent Olatunji said, while organizations have increased compliance of the Nigerian Data Protection Act, prioritizing data protection is needed to strengthen the digital economy, Business Day reports. Olatunji said individuals should also work to protect their personal data by remaining cautious and not sharing personal information online.Full story
A dive into the EDPB's pseudonymization guidelines
The European Data Protection Board's recently adopted updates to its pseudonymization guidelines, which are open for consultation until 28 Feb., outline the "legal and technical requirements" it considers necessary for effective pseudonymization, Bird & Bird International Data Protection Practice Partner and co-head Ruth Boardman and Partner Emma Drake, CIPP/E, write.