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Reddit v. Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens - Data Protection Proceedings

The District Court in The Hague rejected Reddit's legal claims against the Dutch data protection authority (AP) regarding an investigation into unlawful personal data processing. The AP is continuing its investigation into whether Reddit unlawfully shared user data with algorithm developers.

AP Warns Users: TikTok Continues to Send Personal Data to China

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has warned users that TikTok continues to transfer personal data to China, despite a ruling by European privacy regulators deeming such transfers unlawful. The AP advises users and organizations to reconsider their use of TikTok and similar services.

Dutch DPA Cookie Policy Campaign

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has launched a public campaign urging organizations to review and improve their cookie policies. The campaign provides guidelines and aims to raise awareness about data collection practices and privacy risks associated with website cookies.

Dutch Data Protection Authority Warns of AI Agent Security Risks

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has issued a warning regarding the significant security risks associated with AI agents like OpenClaw. The AP advises users and organizations against using these experimental systems, particularly with sensitive data, due to potential data breaches and account takeovers.

Dutch DPA warns generative AI risks becoming wild west

Dutch DPA warns generative AI risks becoming wild west

California Privacy Agency Fines Ford for Opt-Out Process Friction

The California Privacy Protection Agency has fined Ford Motor Company $375,703 and ordered changes to its opt-out process for violating the CCPA. Ford required unnecessary identity verification for consumers opting out of data sales and sharing.

ICO Decision: Council incorrectly withheld FOI information

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council incorrectly withheld information under FOI and EIR exemptions. The council must now reconsider the complainant's requests within 30 days.

ICO Decision: Council correct to withhold park expenditure information

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision finding Ards and North Down Borough Council was correct to withhold certain park expenditure information under commercial confidentiality exemptions. The ICO does not require the council to take further action.

ICO Decision on DBT Information Disclosure

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) handling of an information request. While DBT was largely correct in withholding information, the ICO found breaches related to exceeding response times.

ICO Decision on East Hampshire Council FOIA Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a complaint against East Hampshire Council concerning a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. The ICO found the council was justified in withholding some information but had breached FOIA regulations in its initial handling of the request. No further steps are required from the council.