Irish data broker halts location data services after authority's intervention
( October 6, 2025, 18:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: An Irish data broker featured in an investigation on Irish public television has suspended all services involving location data of Irish users for at least 28 days, following engagement with the Irish Data Protection Commission. The regulator said it is continuing to assess the company’s operations and has also identified two additional EU-based firms under review, as cooperation with authorities in other EU member states widens. The regulator’s statement didn't name the broker or the EU-based firms under review.The statement follows....
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