Privacy Transformation - Issue 188

PRIVACY

EU Ombudsman seeks improvements to DPC reports to European Commission

EU Ombudsman seeks improvements to DPC reports to European Commission

The EU Ombudsman recommended changes to how the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) provides regular reports to the European Commission on cases involving so-called Big Tech firms, in a move that may give the commission greater insight to the DPC’s handling of issues with the major technology companies based in Dublin.

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Analysis: A look back at privacy and data protection in 2022

Analysis: A look back at privacy and data protection in 2022

Data privacy made more news than ever in 2022. The usual peaks and valleys the IAPP Editorial Team observed in years prior were replaced by an unprecedentedly busy news cycle that never seemed to let up, which begs the question: What developments were most noteworthy for the privacy profession?

DATA BREACH

Lastpass: Hackers stole customer vault data in cloud storage breach

Lastpass: Hackers stole customer vault data in cloud storage breach

LastPass revealed today that attackers stole customer vault data after breaching its cloud storage earlier this year using information stolen during an August 2022 incident.

ENFORCEMENT

Fortnite settles child privacy and trickery claims

Fortnite settles child privacy and trickery claims

Epic Games pays $520m over claims it violated child privacy laws and tricked players into making purchases.

France fines Microsoft €60m for imposing advertising cookies

France fines Microsoft €60m for imposing advertising cookies

France’s data privacy regulator has fined tech giant Microsoft 60 million euros – the watchdog's largest fine of 2022 – for making it easier for users of its search engine to accept advertising cookies…

GUIDANCE & OPINIONS

EDPS: Secure instant payments for individuals in the EU

EDPS: Secure instant payments for individuals in the EU

In its Opinion published on 19 December 2022, the EDPS welcomes the proposed Regulation aiming to increase the use of instant credit transfers, in an efficient and accurate way.

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RESOURCES

ENISA: Cybersecurity Education Initiatives in the EU Member States

ENISA: Cybersecurity Education Initiatives in the EU Member States

Today, the internet is a tool used in many educational activities, which increases the amount of time children are exposed to cyberspace and its risks. Informing young users about the importance of maintaining personal privacy is not enough to keep them vigilant when using the internet.

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