France’s CNIL Fines Facebook and Google Over Privacy Violations
France's data privacy watchdog, the Commission Nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL), fined Google €150 million ($170 million) and Facebook (now Meta Platforms)...
Russian Court Slams Google And Meta with Hefty Fines
It seems that search engine giant Google and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will end 2021 on a bitter note after...
U.K. Govt. Fines Clearview $22.6 Mn Over Privacy Violations
From bringing up PSIT Bill to strengthen the IoT devices security to collaborating with other countries to boost cybersecurity, the U.K. government is in...
Italy’s Antitrust Regulator Fines Google and Apple for Poor Data Practices
Sensitive data is a goldmine for adversaries. Recently, the Italian Antitrust Authority fined Google Ireland Ltd. and Apple Distribution International Ltd. €10 million ($11.26...
Ireland Data Regulator Fines WhatsApp $266 Mn Over GDPR Violations
Days after suffering a malware attack, WhatsApp now faced a massive penalty from Ireland's Data Privacy Commissioner (DPC) with a €225 million ($266 million)...
South Korea’s PIPC Imposes Fines on Microsoft and Five Others Over Data Compliance Issues
South Korea has been known for making huge strides in technological advancements. With companies like Hyundai, LG, and Samsung being the flag bearers, it...
French Regulator Fines Google €220 Mn for Unfair Advertising Practices
The enactment of GDPR has had a far-reaching impact on businesses of all kinds across the globe. However, GDPR compliance has made life more...
After Tested.me, ICO Fines Amex For Sending Millions of Unwanted Emails
We often receive calls from different bankers promoting their products and services. While these calls are largely ignored, very few question the rationale behind...
EU Regulators Impose 661 GDPR Violation Fines Totaling €292 Mn to Date
Ever since the General Data Protection Regulation Act (GDPR) was introduced, the data regulators in the European Union (EU) have imposed sizable penalties on...
ICO Fines Contact Tracing Service Tested.me for Misusing User Data
The U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined a contact tracing service provider Tested.me for misusing users’ personal data. In an official notice, the...
