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Privacy Corner Newsletter: Jan 30, 2025
By Robert Bateman and Privado.ai
In this edition:
▶ UK Court Ruling: Invalid Consent in Gambling Case
A UK gambling firm unlawfully tracked users for marketing, despite their supposed consent. The court ruled that consent must be informed, freely given, and valid, emphasizing the importance of assessing users’ ability to provide meaningful agreement—especially in vulnerable groups.
▶ Google’s RTB System Accused of Sharing Data with China & Russia
A new complaint alleges that Google’s real-time bidding (RTB) system transmits sensitive user data to foreign entities, including those in China and Russia. The case claims these transfers violate US privacy laws and pose national security risks.
▶ New York Enacts Strict Health Privacy Law (NYHIPA)
The New York Health Information Privacy Act (NYHIPA) expands protections far beyond HIPAA, covering any organization processing health data linked to NY residents. This law applies to fitness apps, wearables, and non-HIPAA-regulated entities, making compliance a pressing concern for businesses handling health data.
▶ Privado.ai’s Bridge 2025: A Technical Privacy Summit – Happening Next Week!
The must-attend event for privacy and security leaders! On Feb 5-6, 2025, join industry experts to explore how to bridge the gap between privacy laws and engineering solutions. Expect deep dives into privacy code scanning, automated data flow mapping, and compliance best practices.
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Privacy Corner Newsletter: Jan 30, 2025
By Robert Bateman and Privado.ai
In this edition:
▶ UK Court Ruling: Invalid Consent in Gambling Case
A UK gambling firm unlawfully tracked users for marketing, despite their supposed consent. The court ruled that consent must be informed, freely given, and valid, emphasizing the importance of assessing users’ ability to provide meaningful agreement—especially in vulnerable groups.
▶ Google’s RTB System Accused of Sharing Data with China & Russia
A new complaint alleges that Google’s real-time bidding (RTB) system transmits sensitive user data to foreign entities, including those in China and Russia. The case claims these transfers violate US privacy laws and pose national security risks.
▶ New York Enacts Strict Health Privacy Law (NYHIPA)
The New York Health Information Privacy Act (NYHIPA) expands protections far beyond HIPAA, covering any organization processing health data linked to NY residents. This law applies to fitness apps, wearables, and non-HIPAA-regulated entities, making compliance a pressing concern for businesses handling health data.
▶ Privado.ai’s Bridge 2025: A Technical Privacy Summit – Happening Next Week!
The must-attend event for privacy and security leaders! On Feb 5-6, 2025, join industry experts to explore how to bridge the gap between privacy laws and engineering solutions. Expect deep dives into privacy code scanning, automated data flow mapping, and compliance best practices.
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