Tech Amazon attacks EU privacy watchdog it claims ‘was out to get it’The e-commerce giant told a local court in Luxembourg that watchdogs fired off unfounded accusations that the firm trampled on the privacy rights of customers
Privacy EU regulator bites back at Irish data watchdog in row over Meta’s subscription modelEuropean Data Protection Board defends curbs on Facebook owner – which had been labelled ‘hugely frustrating’ by Irish regulator
Editor's Pick Analysis: Tussle between Irish data watchdog and EU regulators raises questions over GDPR regimeThe back and forth ahead of Meta’s move to a subscription model displays the weaknesses in the way Europe’s data protection rules are enforced
The Big Interview ‘It’s really challenging to navigate this complex labyrinth of digital law’ – Anna MorganHead of privacy and data protection Ireland at Bird & Bird says businesses that require workers to be online are going to have to face a ‘huge tsunami’ of digital legislation
Whatsapp is handed record €225m fine from Data Protection CommissionThe Facebook-owned messaging app has received the largest sanction yet from the Irish watchdog after violating privacy laws
Apple’s new privacy policy: protection or control? Changes to be implemented later this year have been lauded by parents and government agencies but have raised concern among privacy experts and users
Colin Murphy: Autism ‘spying’ scandal highlights the dilemma of prying versus privacyThe recent RTÉ expose of state information-gathering is a disturbing reminder of the increase in surveillance on our lives. But protecting our privacy against that has a cost
Counting the cost of digital privacyIf your online business model depends on your customers not understanding what you’re doing, is it a sustainable and ethical business, and does it deserve to survive?