In an appeal brought by Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp, LLC, the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal confirmed that their conduct violated data protection and competition laws. The Tribunal affirmed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's (FCCPC) decision to [...]
Let's discuss TikTok’s GDPR transfers. Managing cross-border data flows under GDPR can be as treacherous as navigating iceberg-strewn waters — hidden dangers lurk beneath the surface. TikTok recently discovered how severe those dangers can be, facing a landmark €530 million [...]
South Africa’s Information Regulator has issued a formal enforcement notice against WhatsApp for failing to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).This marks a significant step in enforcing South Africa’s data protection laws and signals that the Regulator [...]
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (ACSG) £3.07 million following a ransomware incident that exposed the personal data of 79,404 people. The ICO found that ACSG failed to implement adequate security measures, leaving [...]
The Information Regulator issued a POPIA enforcement notice against Lancet Laboratories in September 2024 for failing to comply with the breach notifications required by POPIA. The Information Regulator conducted a POPIA compliance assessment following the numerous security compromises experienced by [...]
The Information Regulator’s DoJ enforcement action, followed by the DoJ infringement notice, highlights the risks of failing to address a personal information compromise under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The Department of Justice (DoJ) failed to secure the [...]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed a landmark enforcement action against Lingo Telecom, a voice service provider, for violations of caller ID authentication rules under the STIR/SHAKEN framework. This proposal followed the transmission of thousands of spoofed robocalls, including deepfake [...]
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) recently fined Uber a hefty €290 million. But what led to this enforcement action? Well, it turns out Uber mishandled European taxi drivers' personal data when transferring it to the United States. This enforcement [...]
South Korea's privacy watchdog has just taken a big swing and fines e-commerce giant AliExpress. This move shows the country means business when it comes to protecting its citizens' personal info, even when dealing with big-name international players. Overview of [...]
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a monetary penalty to Pinnacle Life Limited in its latest Pinnacle Life enforcement notice, a UK-based insurance broker, for breaching direct marketing laws. The £80,000 penalty highlights the importance of robust compliance with the [...]
In less than 18 months, the information regulator has cracked down on SAPS security compromise. This investigation stems from a security compromise where sensitive details, including personal information, were leaked on WhatsApp. The leaked information reportedly included details related to [...]
