UK’s former privacy chief used vulgar language, tech minister says
June 22, 2026
| Patricia Figueiredo
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office said former privacy chief John Edwards’ conduct was “completely at odds with our values,” after technology minister Liz Kendall described evidence of his use of “vulg... (more story)
South Korea eyes cross-border data transfers, Privacy by Design rules
June 22, 2026
| Wooyoung Lee
South Korea is weighing a new impact-assessment framework for large-scale cross-border transfers of personal data and plans to codify Privacy by Design principles into law, as part of a broader shift from an e... (more story)
China's platform-economy blueprint promotes coordinated growth
June 22, 2026
| MLex Staff
China's latest platform-economy blueprint sets out a three-year framework for strengthening coordination among large, medium-sized and small enterprises, with measures ranging from platform-opening lists and r... (more story)
AI developers may see greater legal clarity on data use in EU simplification bill
June 19, 2026
| Matthew Newman
AI developers, researchers and companies that share large datasets could gain greater legal certainty over the use of pseudonymized data under the latest revised plans for simplifying the EU's digital rules. C... (more story)
UK privacy chief’s conduct 'below expected standards,' tech ministry and ICO say
June 19, 2026
| Patricia Figueiredo
The chief UK privacy enforcer's conduct fell below the highest standards expected of public officials, the technology ministry said in the wake of John Edwards’ resignation as Information Commissioner on Frida... (more story)
Chief UK privacy enforcer Edwards resigns over HR probe 'distraction'
June 19, 2026
| Matthew Newman
UK Information Commissioner John Edwards stepped down with immediate effect on Friday, saying an investigation into his conduct had made it impossible for him to continue in the role. Edwards hasn’t revealed t... (more story)
Telegram loses challenge to temporary India blocking order
June 19, 2026
| Freny Patel
India's temporary blocking of messaging platform Telegram has received judicial backing, with the Delhi High Court ruling on Friday that the restriction until June 22 was lawful, proportionate and necessary to... (more story)
Temporary Telegram block in India faces Delhi High Court challenge
June 19, 2026
| Freny Patel
India's decision to temporarily block messaging app Telegram to combat cheating concerns ahead of a national medical entrance examination has triggered a constitutional challenge. The Delhi High Court Judge he... (more story)