The investigation had three major components: transparency in the context of non-users; transparency in the context of users; and transparency in the context of sharing of user personal data between WhatsApp and its sister companies.
TikTok: Dutch nonprofit alleges serious infringements of GDPR
In their complaint, SOMI brings out major infringements against the platform: the use and the lack of any appropriate safeguards for minors; the unlawful processing of personal data; the platform having no adequate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data; and the unlawful sharing of personal data.
German property company slapped with €14.5m fine for GDPR infringements
The second highest GDPR fine has recently been imposed
YouTube settlement: Privacy concerns addressed?
Typical to recent data privacy violation fines, some hail it as a step forward, while others see it as too lenient
