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.
France: Communications exchanged via private messaging apps at workplace remain confidential, court rules
The ruling reflects on the diminished line between using company property for personal use over the last decade
German property company slapped with €14.5m fine for GDPR infringements
The second highest GDPR fine has recently been imposed
US slaps Facebook with $5 billion fine over privacy violations
In the continuing aftermath of the Cambridge Analytica Scandal, US authorities move to take financial action against Big Tech giant
