The French data protection authority released details on Privacy Research Day, featuring discussions on AI, children's privacy, and online advertising. [ more ]
GPS tagging of migrants UNLAWFUL, UK authority finds after PI complaint
The UK's Data Protection Authority found the GPS tagging of migrants arriving via irregular routes unlawful.
The complaint was based on extensive anonymous testimonies highlighting the negative impact of tagging on individuals' privacy, family life, and health.
The Information Commissioner's Office issued an Enforcement Notice and formal warning to the UK's borders and immigration ministerial department. [ more ]
NEWS: GPS tagging of migrants UNLAWFUL, UK authority finds after PI complaint
The UK's Data Protection Authority deemed the Government's GPS tagging of migrants arriving via irregular routes unlawful.
Privacy International's complaint in 2022 led to a significant legal recognition of unnecessary intrusions on migrants' privacy and data protection. [ more ]
Austria's DPA releases cookies, data protection FAQ
Austria's Data Protection Authority published an FAQ related to cookie and data protection laws.
The DPA's jurisdiction over cookie violations and how disclosures around cookies and data protections need to be noticed and displayed on websites. [ more ]