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Big Tech's use of data prompts Irish regulator to seek external help

By Vesela Gladicheva ( July 15, 2021, 14:04 GMT | Insight) -- Irish privacy regulators are seeking help from external advisors expert in technical analysis, in a sign that they plan to wade deep into the business models of Facebook, Google, and other tech companies they’re investigating. In a tender document seen by MLex, the Irish DPC calls for "suitably qualified and experienced technology investigation experts including but not limited to technical forensics experts" to help with its investigations.Irish privacy regulators are seeking help from external advisors expert in technical analysis, in a sign that they plan to wade deep into the business models of Facebook, Google, and other tech companies they’re investigating....

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