Tag: location data
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Google Fined €403 Million for GDPR Violations on Location Data Handling
Google just got slapped with a whopping €403 million fine by Ireland's Data Protection Commission for violating EU data protection rules - specifically mishandling people's location data for nearly two years. The penalty sends a strong message that lax data handling practices won't be tolerated, with the watchdog warning that delayed enforcement can be just as damaging as none at all.
Google Fined $463M for GDPR Violations on Location Data Handling
Google's careless handling of location data has landed it a hefty €403 million fine for GDPR violations, sparking concerns that users may have unknowingly surrendered control over their personal info to influence ad targeting and infer interests.
Pentagon Urged to Counter Data Broker Threat to US Troops
Congress is sounding the alarm, warning the Pentagon that it's failing to protect US troops from a significant threat: data brokers who collect and sell personal info, including cell phone location data, for just pennies. This lax protection leaves servicemembers vulnerable to being tracked and targeted.
FTC Settlement Forces Kochava to Curb Location Data Sales
Big changes are coming for Kochava, a data broker that allegedly sold precise location data from hundreds of millions of smartphones without consent - under a proposed FTC settlement, they'll need to get explicit permission from consumers before sharing their sensitive info. This move could mark a major shift in how companies handle location data sales.
FTC Bars Kochava from Selling Location Data Without Consent
The Federal Trade Commission is taking a stand against Kochava, proposing an order that would require the company to obtain explicit consent from Americans before selling their precise location data, and only use it for services they directly requested. This move aims to put an end to the sale of sensitive location information without users' knowledge or consent.