GDPR
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How to reclaim data from Google, Facebook, Apple post-GDPR
In-depth We reveal how the web's biggest data hoarders have responded to the new regulations and how you can take control of your privacy
By Dale Walker Last updated
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UK ranked second for value of GDPR fines issued in 2020
News The ICO, however, was one of the least active data regulators in Europe having collecting fines for three cases
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Facebook will move UK users' data to the US post-Brexit
News The move raises concerns as the US has much weaker data protection laws than across the EU
By Sabina Weston Published
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Twitter fined €450k for breaching GDPR disclosure rules
News Firm chastised over its handling of a 2018 flaw that made private tweets accessible to the public
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Brexit could cost UK firms £1.6bn if data-sharing agreement isn’t reached
News Organisations will be forced to channel money into compliance activities or required goods and services after 31 December
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Microsoft promises to challenge all government requests for customer data
News Stance taken following EU advice to firms on complying with a ruling invalidating the EU-US data transfer mechanism
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Biden win 'would be good for global tech'
News Tech lobby group hopeful of greater international collaboration under a Biden administration
By Bobby Hellard Published
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UK data laws after Brexit: Your questions answered
In-depth Will we really be free to create our own laws outside of the EU?
By Dale Walker Last updated
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Experian faces GDPR action after ICO finds ‘widespread data protection failings’
News UK watchdog gives Experian nine-month ultimatum to change 'illegal' business practices or face punishment
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Irish data regulator launches GDPR probe into Instagram
News Investigation launched after 60 million children were given the option to switch to a public-facing business account
By Carly Page Published
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ICO to probe Klarna over marketing email blunder
News The ICO has opened an inquiry into the fintech firm after receiving complaints about unwanted marketing emails
By Bobby Hellard Published
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UK 'mass surveillance' regime is illegal, EU court declares
News Indiscriminate data collection contravenes rights to privacy and data protection, despite “national security” justification
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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