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RSS feed →Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Launches Probe into PayMe App Over Potential Data Exposure for Early Users
Hong Kong’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has initiated a compliance review into HSBC’s popular PayMe mobile wallet…
FTC to Host Workshop on Measuring Consumer Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will convene a public workshop, Measuring Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy, on February 26, 2026,…
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Captain Compliance is the Sole CMP to Pass Official IAB TCF 2.3 Validation Standards
As the digital advertising industry faces tightening transparency requirements, Captain Compliance has officially set a new benchmark for technical reliability.
Google-Backed Cloud Secures France’s Top Sovereignty Certification in Landmark Move for European Cloud Strategy
In a significant development for cloud infrastructure and data sovereignty in Europe, a Google-backed cloud service has been awarded France’s most stringent…
FCC Privacy Enforcement Under the Constitution: Why the Supreme Court Is Being Asked to Revisit CPNI Fines and the Agency’s “In-House” Penalty Process
For years, the Federal Communications Commission has treated customer privacy and data security as a core component of its oversight of telecommunications…
HmbBfDI Publishes GDPR Legitimate Interest Questionnaire to Strengthen Compliance
The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (HmbBfDI) has published a structured questions catalog to help organizations perform a…
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CNIL Imposes €1.7 Million Fine on NEXPUBLICA FRANCE for Inadequate Data Security
CNIL has done it again. They are the 2nd most active regulator to deploy multi-million dollar fines in Europe behind the GDPR.
Texas Attorney General Stops Alleged Smart TV Surveillance Linked to CCP-Aligned Company
A state court in Texas has issued a sweeping order halting the ability of a smart television manufacturer and its U.S.
EU Strengthens Cybersecurity Certification for Software and Cloud Services
The European Commission has adopted a new set of cybersecurity certification frameworks and strategic measures designed to enhance Europe’s digital resilience and…
The Mouse Trapped: Disney’s $10 Million YouTube Settlement is a Warning for the AI Age
On the last day of the year a federal judge officially approved a $10 million settlement between the Walt Disney Company and…
Smart Toy Security Report: Hidden Risks and How Parents Can Protect Privacy
As internet-connected toys become more popular gifts and everyday play companions, a new report from the Mozilla Foundation, conducted in partnership with…
Sax LLP Data Breach Has Edelson Lechtzin LLP Searching For Plaintiffs
A recent press release published by law firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP this week is searching for plaintiffs and just continues to show…