On September 15, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission released a report analyzing “dark patterns,” or “design practices that trick or manipulate users into making choices they would not otherwise have made and that may cause harm.”
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Danish DPA Declares Use of Google Analytics Unlawful Without Supplementary Measures
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On September 21, 2022, Denmark’s data protection authority Datatilsynet announced its guidance that Google Analytics, Google’s audience measurement tool, is not compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. …
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Google Delays Third-Party Cookie Phaseout Until 2024
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On July 27, 2022, Google announced that it is delaying its plans to phase out third-party cookies in the Chrome web browser.
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Italian Garante Bans Google Analytics
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On June 23, 2022, Italy’s data protection authority determined that a website’s use of the audience measurement tool Google Analytics is not compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, as the tool transfers personal data to the United States, which does not offer an adequate level of data protection. …
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CNIL Unveils 2021 Annual Activity Report
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The French Data Protection Authority recently published its Annual Activity Report for 2021.
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Google to Launch Google Analytics 4 in an Attempt to Address EU Privacy Concerns
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On March 16, 2022, Google announced the launch of its new analytics solution, Google Analytics 4, which will no longer store IP address.
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French CNIL Rules EU-U.S. Data Transfers Through the Use of Analytics Cookie to be Unlawful
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On February 10, 2022, the French Data Protection Authority ruled that transfers of personal data from the EU to the U.S. through the use of an analytics cookie to be unlawful.
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Belgian DPA Finds IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework in Violation of the GDPR
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On February 2, 2022, the Litigation Chamber of the Belgian Data Protection Authority imposed a 250,000 Euro fine against the Interactive Advertising Bureau Europe for several alleged infringements of the GDPR, following an investigation into IAB Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework.
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EDPS Issues Decision on EU Parliament’s Cookie Violations
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The European Data Protection Supervisor recently issued a decision against the European Parliament in a case that resulted from a complaint submitted by certain Members of the European Parliament who alleged that the Parliament’s use of cookies violated data protection law, including requirements regarding the transfer of personal data outside of the EU. …
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CNIL Fines Big Tech Companies 210 Million Euros for Cookie Violations
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On December 31, 2021, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) imposed a €150,000,000 fine on Google and a €60,000,000 fine on Facebook (now Meta) for violations of French rules on the use of cookies.
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