Reducing risks and valuing compliance with the European Data Protection Seal under the GDPR
Certification plays a crucial role in GDPR compliance, with the European Data Protection Seal and Europrivacy criteria being key mechanisms for demonstrating adherence to the regulations. [ more ]
No WhatsApp in China, no TikTok in the US, and the return of Llama
Apple bowed to Chinese state orders to remove Meta apps, highlighting compliance with local regulations despite potential disagreements or restrictions. [ more ]
Amazon needs to comply with ad database under platform rules; court
The EU's highest court rejected interim measures requested by Amazon in a case involving compliance with EU platform rules for online advertising. [ more ]
EU approves watered-down human rights and supply chain law
EU countries have scaled back the corporate sustainability directive, reducing the number of companies it applies to.
The diluted law received approval after compromises were made, but criticism remains for limiting the potential impact on human rights and environmental protection. [ more ]
EU signals doubts over legality of Meta's privacy fee | TechCrunch
The European Union signaled disapproval of Meta's tactic to extract consent through a paid subscription or tracking agreement.
The EU is closely monitoring tech giants' compliance with digital rules, emphasizing the importance of abiding by both the letter and spirit of the law. [ more ]
Third-party providers a customer data weak spot', Australian privacy commissioner says
Third party suppliers pose a significant risk to customer privacy protection, necessitating organizations to ensure privacy obligations are fulfilled in contracts and due diligence. [ more ]
Binance Fined $4.3M by Canadian Financial Regulator for 'Administrative Violations'
Binance faced a C$6 million fine in Canada for violating financial regulations, including failure to register and report transactions over $10,000. [ more ]
Asylum seekers not reporting to Home Office 'will be found', vows minister
Asylum seekers earmarked for deportation to Rwanda who have stopped reporting will be located for detention, facing consequences for non-compliance. [ more ]
The role of financial category expertise in mastering the finance industry
Success in digital marketing thrives on industry expertise within a strong team like Fintech Digital, which excels in financial marketing strategies and compliance. [ more ]
The EU just showed us another way of reining in TikTok
The EU issued a warning to TikTok over the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain. TikTok voluntarily suspended the rewards functions in TikTok Lite in response. [ more ]
What is TikTok Lite and why is the EU concerned about it?
TikTok Lite is under investigation by the EU for compliance with the Digital Services Act, including concerns about its impact on users' mental health. [ more ]
Azure Virtual Network encryption secures traffic between Azure Virtual Machines, maintaining data privacy and protecting against unauthorized access or interception. [ more ]
How To Get a Texas Business License in 6 Steps (2024) - Shopify
Starting a new venture requires long-term vision, attention to detail, and understanding of licensing requirements and compliance issues for success. [ more ]
ByteDance gets 24 hours to show EU a DSA risk assessment for TikTok Lite | TechCrunch
TikTok faces questions regarding DSA compliance with its new reward-linked engagement feature called 'Task and Reward Lite', raising concerns about potential addictive design impacting youth mental health. [ more ]
Brooklyn Diocese reaches sexual abuse settlement with Attorney General Letitia James * Brooklyn Paper
A secular monitor will oversee the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn's compliance with new sexual abuse policies based on a settlement agreement with NY Attorney General. [ more ]
Complying With California's Legal Framework For Climate Claims Under AB 1305
California enacted the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Act (AB 1305) with significant disclosure obligations for companies making climate claims. Companies must disclose how claims were determined and verified.
Legal professionals need to pay attention to AB 1305 for compliance requirements, including stating documentation backing climate claims and understanding established practices like net zero definitions. [ more ]
TikTok ban: A developers guide| App Developer Magazine
Developers would need to reevaluate operational strategies and comply with new legal frameworks if TikTok is banned in the US.
Collaboration with legal experts and the development of contingency plans will be essential for developers to navigate a potential TikTok ban. [ more ]
Negotiators fail to bridge "gulf" on reciprocity changes
The Education Department plans to give states more authority over online programs by changing state authorization reciprocity agreements. Current agreements limit states' oversight and fail to protect students and taxpayers.
Colleges and universities, represented by committee members, argue that the proposed changes would make existing reciprocity agreements unworkable and burden institutions with compliance to varied state regulations. [ more ]