The FTC reminds app providers to notify consumers of any data breaches, but lacks power to intervene in a more meaningful way
Ireland issues its first large GDPR fine
The DPC may look to have found its teeth with a €225m fine for Facebook. How it will deal with the lengthy backlog of cases will show whether that’s really the case
UK to break away from GDPR
Amazon fined €746m in largest GDPR fine to date
While this was ultimately Luxembourg’s decision, all eyes will be now be on the Irish authority as it decides on several high profile cases involving Big Tech
Ireland under pressure to investigate data sharing between WhatsApp and Facebook
The patience of other European authorities is wearing thin, as they believe the Irish Data Protection Commission should be tougher on Big Tech
UK Government sets out a plan for ‘Digital Regulation’
The Plan shows the Government’s clear intention to compete with the EU, and promises to put innovation at the heart of policymaking
EC considers the UK an adequate destination for personal data
The UK’s resolve to adopt an approach more focused on innovation means future adequacy decisions can’t be taken for granted
Elsewhere in regulation this week
UK regulators outline how they will collaborate on competition and privacy
UK Government moves forward with its National Data Strategy
The challenge will be balancing competition, innovation, and high data protection standards as the UK tries to take on Europe
