This week's Privacy Corner dives into the latest data privacy developments: 🇬🇧 US: Maryland and Vermont passed groundbreaking privacy laws with strong data minimization requirements and a private right of action in Vermont (similar to California's CCPA). 🇬🇧 UK: The ICO is seeking views on how to uphold data subject rights in generative AI but avoid…

This Week in Privacy: AGs Block US Privacy Bill, China Blamed for UK Hack, Finnish Retailer Fined Heavily US: Attorneys General from 15 states oppose the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) due to concerns about preemption of state privacy laws. UK: Government suspects China of a cyberattack on the military payroll system, exposing names and bank de…

This week's Privacy Corner newsletter covers a range of important topics: Generative AI and GDPR: Privacy advocacy group noyb filed a complaint against OpenAI, alleging its AI tool ChatGPT violates user privacy by generating inaccurate personal data. The crux of the issue lies in whether noyb expects OpenAI to fix inherent limitations of the techno…

In this week’s Privacy Corner Newsletter: Why a new US law that protects data from “foreign adversaries” extends beyond just TikTok. What the EDPB has planned for the next three years. How the ICO lost its appeal against Experian.By Robert Bateman

In this week’s Privacy Corner Newsletter: European data protection authorities say “no” to (some) “consent or pay”. California’s privacy regulator says “no” to the new US federal privacy bill. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says “no” to telehealth provider Cerebral's alleged sharing of its users’ sensitive information.…

Privacy News Roundup by Robert Bateman California just released stricter guidelines for businesses. They can't ask for unnecessary personal info when you request access to your data. Google agreed to delete billions of browsing records following a lawsuit claiming "Incognito Mode" wasn't truly private. The UK is prioritizing children's online priva…

In this episode of The Privacy Corner, we cover three major privacy news from this week: First, WorldCoin, a digital identity and cryptocurrency project by Sam Altman, faces legal challenges in Portugal and other countries due to its biometric data processing practices. Second, the UK attributes a significant data breach of the Electoral Commission…

Join us for a special episode of the Privacy Corner as Robert Bateman, Data Privacy Expert, hosts Keir Lamont, Director for U.S. Legislation at the Future of Privacy Forum, on the My Health My Data Act, scheduled to take effect in Washington on March 31, 2024, for regulated entities. This legislation stands as one of the most comprehensive and sign…

This week's episode of The Privacy Corner, with Robert Bateman and sponsored by Privado AI, covers three major privacy-related developments. Firstly, the OCR's updated guidance on tracking technologies for HIPAA covered entities, emphasizing strict regulations to avoid disclosing Protected Health Information (PHI) to vendors like Facebook and Googl…

In this episode of Privacy Corner, Robert Bateman discusses three major privacy-related developments. Firstly, the EU AI Act has been passed by the parliament, detailing the gradual enforcement of prohibited AI practices, general purpose AI system rules, and high risk AI system obligations. Secondly, Kentucky has passed a comprehensive privacy law,…

In this episode of The Privacy Corner, Robert Bateman highlights the week's top privacy developments. He discusses a complex CJEU case related to the Transparency and Consent Framework in digital advertising, highlights bold statements from the FTC on privacy and data collection following significant enforcement cases, and examines the ICO's call f…

Privacy week in review with Robert Bateman President Biden issues a groundbreaking executive order on international data transfers, diverging sharply from the EU's approach. Meanwhile, in Canada, the Pornhub operator faces serious allegations of privacy violations, with consequences described as "devastating." Down in South Africa, a landmark enfor…

In this episode of 'The Privacy Corner', Robert Bateman shares his top three privacy news developments for the week. He discusses the significant privacy fine and order imposed on UK based antivirus company Avast by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). He also talks about DoorDash's settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the…

In this episode of 'The Privacy Corner', Robert Bateman discusses the week's top three privacy developments. He talks about the California Privacy Protection Agency winning an appeal which makes its CPRA regulations enforceable. Also, he discusses the priorities set out by the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) for enforcement up to 2024, whic…

Stay informed about the ever-evolving landscape of privacy with Robert Bateman in this episode of Privacy Corner. This week, he delves into key developments, including the UK government's approach to AI regulation, the Federal Trade Commission's case against data broker Cochava, and the recent report from the Connecticut Attorney General regarding …

In this week's Privacy Corner, Robert Bateman discusses three major privacy developments. The Italian regulator Garante contesting Chat GPT's GDPR compliance; Google's plan to incorporate its large language model 'Bard' into its messaging app, potentially raising e-privacy issues; and the ICO's update on its cookie sweep and the development of an A…

In this episode of The Privacy Corner, the first highlight is the French DPA's hefty fine on Amazon over its intrusive employee monitoring program. Up next is the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) stern action against data broker, InMarket, for mishandling sensitive location data. The episode concludes with useful guidance from the California Privac…

In this episode of Privacy Corner, Robert Bateman discusses three prominent privacy news developments of the week - EDPB's concluded coordinated enforcement action looking at Data Protection Officers across the EU, France's fine of 10 million euros to Yahoo for cookie violations, and the Spanish Data Protection Authority's (AEPD) view of cookies an…

In this episode of The Privacy Corner, Robert Bateman discusses the latest updates in privacy laws within the U.S. These include details of Vermont's My Health, My Data Act, the effects of Utah's Consumer Privacy Act and finally, the universal opt-out mechanism defined by the Colorado Privacy Act. Bateman also mentions the upcoming Bridge Summit by…

The FTC is set to enhance children's online privacy with proposed changes to the COPPA Rule, aiming to strengthen safeguards against data misuse and increase parental control. - In a landmark decision, a retailer faces the FTC's order to delete its biometric database, highlighting the growing concerns and regulatory actions on biometric data privac…

In this week's Privacy Corner, Robert Bateman presents his top three privacy stories, sponsored by Privado AI. He dives into the implications of a recent CGEU case, where the Lithuanian health ministry and a mobile app developer face fines due to GDPR violations for a COVID-19 contact tracing app. A lawsuit against Meta blends privacy and competiti…

In this episode of Privacy Corner, Robert talks about key privacy-related news going on globally. He dives into the Court of Justice of the EU's latest judgement, the EU's upcoming AI Act, and the lawsuit Adobe is facing for allegedly tracking without consent. He also briefly describes EU's law-making process, explains implications of the latest pr…

In this episode of The Privacy Corner, we go over the UK's introduction of 124 pages of amendments to its data protection reforms, potential implications, and concerns from some quarters. The new draft regulations from the California Privacy Protection Agency regarding automated decision-making and AI. And examine complaints raised against Meta due…

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In this episode of 'Privacy Corner', privacy expert Robert Bateman delves into some significant privacy news items. First on the agenda is Biden's eagerly awaited executive order on safe, AI, which heavily emphasizes privacy and introduces concepts such as 'Privacy Enhancing Technologies' and 'Differential Privacy Guarantee'. Second, the EDPB's dec…

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This week in privacy - The UK unveils a groundbreaking "UK-US Data Bridge" to streamline personal data transfers. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces GDPR scrutiny in Poland, and Meta's ad algorithms are set for legal examination. Read more in this week's edition.By Divesh Sood

In privacy news this week: Dive into the alarming rise of "Sherlock", the zero-click spyware infiltrating through targeted ads and its potential global implications. Delve deep into the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act's controversy, touching upon the tension between kids' online safety and free speech rights. Traverse the tumultuous wate…

Navigate the intricate maze of data privacy with the "Privacy Corner" podcast! Join Robert Bateman, a seasoned privacy advocate and industry expert, as he delves deep into the week's most pressing privacy stories from around the world. From corporate takeovers and their unforeseen data repercussions to evolving state legislations and international …

In this week's Privacy Corner, we dive into the CPPA's recent draft regulations, explore the mounting concerns over privacy in the realm of connected cars, and shed light on Airbnb's recent clash with GDPR rules in Ireland.By Vaibhav Antil and Robert Bateman

In our latest Privacy Corner discussion, we talked about privacy issues with the new education app Satin and how it shares students' private info. We also covered Zoom's TOS controversy around AI training. Finally, we got an overview of new state privacy laws passed in 2022 and 2023 from privacy expert Jody Daniels, including in CA, VA, CO, CT, UT …

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Join Robert Bateman in this week's Privacy Corner, where he explores key privacy-related issues. This episode discusses Meta's switch to consent-based advertising in Europe, the progress of the Kids Online Safety Act and COPPA 2.0 in the US, and a controversial case involving UK's ICO and FaceWatch. Subscribe for weekly insights on how privacy, tec…

This week in privacy. US regulators issue warnings over healthcare tracking, raising questions of legality. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's new venture, Worldcon, exchanges iris scans for crypto, igniting privacy debates. Meta fined over VPN data misuse.By Vaibhav Antil and Robert Bateman

In this week's news Robert Bateman, and Abishai, a privacy advisor from Privacy Team, talk about recent privacy news items and developments regarding the EU US Data Privacy Framework. They discuss the Norwegian Data Protection Authority banning Meta from behavioral advertising in Norway, the California Attorney General enforcing the CCPA to cover e…

In this week's episode, we discuss recent developments in data protection and privacy laws, including a major EU court decision that found Meta cannot rely on consent, contract, or legitimate interests for targeted ads. We also cover a $3 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft alleging privacy violations and actions against Google Analytics b…

In this week's discussion, we dive deep into the sweeping changes in US privacy laws that 2023 brought to us. We kick off with a comprehensive roundup of the new state privacy laws that came into effect this year, from the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) to the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA). Not only that, but we also delve into the state p…

How does Microsoft find itself in hot water with the FTC over children's privacy, and what can we learn from a Danish GDPR decision? Join me, Robert Bateman, in the Privacy Corner as we uncover the intricacies of Microsoft's violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and discuss the proposed order that seeks to change the tech giant…

What if we told you that the Washington My Health, My Data Act is the most significant US privacy law since the CCPA in 2018? This week, we're joined by privacy experts Robert Bateman and Vopav Anthil as they unravel the implications of this groundbreaking law and its broadened concept of health information. Discover how it's creating new opportuni…

Our special episode commentating GDPR's 5th Anniversary along with the latest on Meta's GDPR fine, TikTok investigation, FTC's privacy order, and Nevada's new privacy bill.By Vaibhav Antil and Robert Bateman

This week’s Privacy Corner Podcast covers GDPR fines, UK data protection reforms, Meta's defense, EU-US data privacy framework rejection, and French AI Action Plan.By Vaibhav Antil and Robert Bateman

This week’s Privacy Corner Podcast covers three fresh GDPR judgments from the EU’s top court, the FTC’s proposed order to stop Meta from profiting from children’s data, France’s second multi-million fine against Clearview AI, and Kochava’s partial victory against the FTC’s privacy case.By Vaibhav Antil and Robert Bateman

This week’s Privacy Corner Podcast covers US state privacy law developments, data protection in AI development, and privacy in consumer products.By Vaibhav Antil and Robert Bateman