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UK companies could face fewer data complaint probes under new ICO framework August 26, 2025 | Patricia Figueiredo

UK companies handling personal data may face fewer privacy investigations under draft changes proposed by the data protection regulator. The Information Commissioner's Office's proposals would allow case offic... (more story)

Chinese apps among the most ‘data hungry,’ data removal site Incogni says August 26, 2025 | Madeline Hughes

The personal data removal service Incogni is warning people about their online exposure by releasing a new analysis today, saying some of the top-downloaded foreign applications by Americans collect extensive ... (more story)

EU defends digital rules as possible US sanctions loom against tech enforcers August 26, 2025 | Matthew Newman and Lewis Crofts

The European Commission today defended the EU’s digital rules, including the Digital Services Act, which US officials have claimed are unfairly targeting US tech giants such as Google, Meta Platforms, and X. U... (more story)

Musk's X may take online-safety watchdog challenge to Australia's top court August 26, 2025 | James Panichi

X is considering whether to further escalate its feud with Australia’s online-safety watchdog by challenging a recent court finding that the social-media giant is liable for decisions taken by Twitter before i... (more story)

China moves to sharpen ethical rules for AI research, development August 26, 2025 | MLex Staff

China has unveiled draft measures on AI ethics, proposing more targeted and specialized review requirements for the technology. Jointly issued by 11 government agencies and research institutes, the draft serve... (more story)

Google profited immensely from personal data collected without permission, US jury hears August 25, 2025 | Xu Yuan

Google allegedly raked more than a billion dollars in illegal profits by using data reflecting individuals' use of third-party apps to improve its algorithms for delivering targeted advertising, an expert told... (more story)

OmeTV hit with Australian watchdog's warning over 'video roulette' platform August 25, 2025 | James Panichi

“Video roulette” service OmeTV, which matches strangers wanting to chat with one another, has become the first platform to be hit with enforcement action under Australia’s Industry Codes and Standards, with pa... (more story)

Australians are open to AI but privacy concerns remain, report finds August 25, 2025 | Saloni Sinha

While Australia’s workforce is embracing artificial intelligence with an open mind, concerns remain about the potential privacy risks, according to a report released by an industry group representing tech comp... (more story)

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Rival to IAB Europe’s ad-tracking consent tool emerging, but skeptics stay vocal August 25, 2025 | Júlia Tar

A Belgian court ruling on a key mechanism used to preserve privacy in relation to targeted online advertising has prompted a researcher to devise a new way for websites to track when users consent to targeted ... (more story)

With billions at stake, Google must convince US jury its privacy disclosures were clear August 22, 2025 | Maria Dinzeo

Over the next three weeks, Google must persuade a federal jury that it lived up to its privacy commitments despite deep disagreements over what the company actually pledged to users. 

Hack of US court e-filing system poses unique threat to trade secret litigants August 21, 2025 | Melissa Ritti

News that the US federal judiciary’s e-filing and document-retrieval platforms were recently the target of a sophisticated cyberattack could prompt a rethink of not only internal security measures but also, fo... (more story)

EU digital regulation sees widening chorus of US critics August 20, 2025 | Mike Swift

US tech companies have long criticized Europe’s expansive regulatory framework on competition and privacy, but the number of critics appeared to be widening at an influential US tech policy conference this wee... (more story)

Even if Apple wins UK encryption dispute, risk for other tech giants remains August 19, 2025 | Patricia Figueiredo

Apple’s legal dispute with the UK government over access to encrypted data could be edging towards resolution, but it will continue to highlight regulatory risks for tech companies offering end-to-end encrypti... (more story)

Does EU’s green light for UK data law mark a shift in data protection approach? August 19, 2025 | Patricia Figueiredo and Sara Brandstätter

Companies handling cross-border data transfers are watching closely as the European Commission moves to renew decisions to allow the free flow of personal data from the EU to the UK. With two draft decisions e... (more story)

Brazil enters crucial week for advancing bill protecting minors online August 18, 2025 | Henrique Santiago

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva supports the approval of Bill 2628, which calls for the immediate removal of illegal content for children and adolescents on social media. The National Congress is... (more story)

High-stakes showdown over Google privacy controls set to begin in US court August 15, 2025 | Maria Dinzeo and Mike Swift

The question of whether "off" actually means off in Google's privacy settings will be put to the test at a federal trial that opens next week in San Francisco.