On October 21, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission took action against two companies alleged to have engaged in the business of false online reviews and social media influence.
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ICO’s McDougall Warns Adtech Sector that Change Is Needed
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In a speech delivered on July 11, 2019, at the Westminster Media Forum, Simon McDougall, Executive Director for Technology Policy and Innovation for the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, stated that “change is needed” in the adtech sector.…
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ICO Warns of Increased Focus on Adtech
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The UK Information Commissioner’s Office recently published an updated report on adtech, following a Fact Finding Forum held in March 2019 and consultation with industry players. The report focuses on whether and how organizations in the adtech sector can comply with the GDPR and the UK’s implementation of the e-Privacy Directive.…
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CNIL Publishes Action Plan Regarding Online Targeted Advertising
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On June 28, 2019, the French data protection authority published its action plan for 2019-2020 to specify the rules applicable to online targeted advertising and to support businesses in their compliance efforts.…
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Belgian DPA Launches Public Consultation on Direct Marketing
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On June 12, 2019, the Belgian Data Protection Authority launched a public consultation on direct marketing with a view to updating its existing Direct Marketing Recommendation. This blog entry provides an overview of the consultation. …
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UK Seeks to Establish Internet Watchdog
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In April 2019, the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport announced in its Online Harms White Paper proposals for a new regulatory framework to make companies more responsible for users’ online safety.…
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UK ICO Fines Pensions Release Provider for Unsolicited Marketing Emails
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The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has issued a Monetary Penalty Notice to pensions release provider Grove Pensions Solutions Ltd, fining it £40,000 after the company used contact details collected by a third party for its direct marketing campaign.…
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UK ICO Fines Vote Leave £40,000 for Unsolicited Texts
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The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Vote Leave Limited (the UK’s official Brexit campaign) £40,000 for sending almost 200,000 unsolicited texts promoting the aims of the campaign.…
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FTC Votes to Retain CAN-SPAM Rule Following Review
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On February 12, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission announced the completion of the first regulatory review of the CAN-SPAM Rule, voting to retain the CAN-SPAM Rule with no modifications.…
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Austrian DPA Issues Decision on Validity of Cookie Consent Solution
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On November 30, 2018, the Austrian Data Protection Authority published a decision in response to a complaint received from an individual regarding the cookie consent options offered on an Austrian newspaper’s website.…
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