Norwegian DPA issues notification of infringement fee to Ferde AS
The Datatilsynet has announced a NOK 5 million fine to the Norwegian toll company Ferde for illegally transferring personal data about Norwegian motorists to China.
LinkedIn gets second chance ‘to protect users’ data’
The United States’ Supreme Court has given LinkedIn another opportunity to try and stop hiQ Labs harvesting personal information from the professional networking platform’s public profiles.
Guernsey launches agency to fight financial crime
The Economic and Financial Crime Bureau (EFCB) has been set up by Guernsey’s government to investigate money laundering and economic crime, take enforcement action and recover proceeds from unlawful conduct.
FCA goes real-time to warn about online fraud
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) sweeps the internet several times a day to check for online scams and then issue warnings within 24 hours, an official of the financial regulator told a Parliamentary committee.
Hackers breach EA, stealing game source code
Gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed that hackers have stolen a treasure trove of data including game source code and tools for multiple popular games.
ICO fines Papa Johns £10K
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Papa John’s (GB) Limited £10,000 for sending 168,022 nuisance marketing messages to its customers without the valid consent required by law.
Volkswagen, Audi discloses data breach
Audi and Volkswagen have suffered a data breach impacting 3.3 million customers after an unsecured treasure trove of data was exposed online by a vendor.
Brazil DPA drafts data protection rules for SMEs
The Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD) is proposing an adaption to the current data protection rules for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Privacy law to be updated in Peru
The Peruvian government’s cabinet has approved a bill to create the National Authority for Transparency, Access to Public Information and Protection of Personal Data.
Thousands of fake online pharmacies shut down
A record number of fake online pharmacies worldwide have been shut down in an operation targeting the sale of counterfeit and illicit medicines and medical products.
UK government want start ups to secure networks
Tech startups will have the chance to join the UK’s cyber security experts in the mission to keep the country safe online due to a new initiative.
South Africa to revise its stance on cryptocurrency
McDonald’s suffers data breach
Biden administration launches AI task force
EC takes action against Belgium on DPA independence
JBS paid ransom to overcome cyber-attack
New laws may result from Canadian police’s wrongful use of facial recognition technology
Luxembourg referred to court for legal failings in seizing criminals’ profits
Council of Europe tells Vatican to strengthen AML/CTF measures
MoviePass settles claims of personal data failings with FTC
NYC Law Department struck by cyber attack
Malta updates anti-corruption strategy
Olympics security ‘hit by data breach’
ICO fines three companies £415K for nuisance marketing
Massive internet outage hits websites including Amazon & gov.uk