In the news this week:
Ring doorbell app accused of surveilling its customers.
Data Protection Day Joint Statement by Vice-President Jourová and Commissioner Reynders.
Data Protection and Brexit – Clearing Up Some Misunderstandings by David Smith ex ICO.
Hamburg (Germany) data protection authority initiates fine proceedings in alleged H&M employee spying scandal.
Norwegian consumer group files a complaint against Grindr about a breach of privacy rules claiming they share personal data about users, including their location and sexuality, with about 100 other businesses.
Cisco releases 2020 Data Privacy Benchmark Study.
Facebook settles $550m US facial recognition class action.
EDPB meets for the 17th time – Agenda.
Advocate General’s Opinion: Mass retention of data incompatible with EU law – UK, France and Belgium.
Previous privacy updates can be found here.
