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Information Law Update: ePrivacy, UK ICO Guidance and LOCS, EU AI Act and CJEU GDPR Damages, Cybersecurity (PSTI, EUCC), and Defamation/Privacy Cases – 15 February 2024

Published on: 15 February 2024

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ePrivacy

Following its review of period and fertility apps, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has urged all app developers to safeguard users’ privacy. Although the review did not uncover serious compliance failures, the ICO emphasises the need for continuing transparency about the use of personal information, securing genuine and informed consent, confirming a valid lawful basis for processing, and demonstrating accountability for the data they hold. Developers are reminded to ensure their practices clearly explain how personal data is used and to keep robust records that evidence consent and lawful processing. See: LNB News 08/02/2024 85.

The IAB Technology Laboratory (Tech Lab) has published its assessment of Google’s intention to retire third-party cookie tracking in Chrome and replace it with the Privacy Sandbox. The paper concludes that implementing the Privacy Sandbox raises several material challenges, including deficiencies in core event-based metrics, risks around brand safety, consequences of on-browser computation, and an apparent shortfall in accommodating commercial requirements. It also notes limited consideration of broader commercial needs within the proposals...

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