Zack Whittaker reports: Newly released data from messaging app Telegram reveals a sharp rise in the number of data demands it fulfilled over the past year for users’ data from requesting law enforcement agencies. The rise in fulfilled user requests comes months after French authorities arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in August in part for the company’s long-standing…
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Google to Face Trial in Class Action Over Privacy On/Off Switch
Isaiah Poritz reports: Google LLC lost its final bid to escape a sweeping privacy class action alleging the tech giant covertly collects consumer data even after they turn an “off switch” that purportedly stops the tracking. Judge Richard Seeborg on Tuesday ruled that Google must face a federal jury, rejecting the company’s arguments that Google users…
Israel’s GDPR-like Legislation Set to Take Effect in 2025
Maya Atrakchi of JacksonLewis reports: In 2024, Israel became the latest jurisdiction to enact comprehensive privacy legislation, largely inspired by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). On August 5, 2024, Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, voted to approve the enactment of Amendment No. 13 (“the Amendment”) to the Israel Privacy Protection Law (“IPPL”). The amendment…
India’s Digital Data Protection Framework: Safety, Trust and Resilience
Samaya Dharmaraj reports: In an era where digital transformation shapes every aspect of governance, business, and daily life, safeguarding citizens’ personal data has become a top priority for India. Recognising the critical need for a secure andaccountable digital ecosystem, the government has taken significant steps to establish a robust framework for data protection and cyber resilience. At…