Meta is seeking a court injunction in Norway to halt a significant fine imposed by the country’s data regulator due to privacy breaches on Facebook and Instagram.
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Meta is seeking a court injunction in Norway to halt a significant fine imposed by the country’s data regulator due to privacy breaches on Facebook and Instagram.
Since mid-August of this year, Meta has been hit with a daily fine of 1 million crowns ($94,313) for its alleged data harvesting practices and subsequent use in behavioural advertising, a methodology that has been employed by many companies in the tech industry.
Meta Platforms is requesting a temporary injunction against the fine, which will continue until November 3. In response to the situation, Meta recently stated its intention to seek user consent within the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA) before engaging in behavioural advertising.
The regulator in question, Datatilsynet, argues that Meta’s actions have violated users’ rights and maintains that it’s unclear how and when Meta intends to obtain user consent. They will vigorously defend the fine in court, with Tobias Judin, the head of the regulator’s international section, expressing doubt about the need for an injunction.
The next significant step in this case could be Datatilsynet referring its decision to the European Data Protection Board. If this board concurs with the Norwegian regulator’s judgment, it could result in the fine becoming permanent and extending its jurisdiction to the entire European region. However, Datatilsynet has not gone this far yet.
The legal proceedings will unfold over two days at the Oslo district court, with Meta contesting the fine and the regulator defending its decision. This case not only highlights the ongoing struggle between tech giants and European data protection authorities but also underscores the growing importance of user consent and data privacy in the digital age.
The outcome of this case will likely have far-reaching implications for data protection and behavioural advertising practices across Europe.
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Over September 27 and 28, #RISK Amsterdam brings thought-leaders and experts together to discuss the issues driving data law today and to examine what organisations need to do stay on the right side of the regulators.
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Session: Shaping Europe’s digital future: Cybersecurity Law and Regulation
Date: Thursday 28 September, 2023
Location: Privacy & Security Hub
Time: 15:00 – 16:00 (CET)
We explore the emerging trends and challenges in cybersecurity law and regulation and discuss the ways in which organisations can navigate this complex landscape.
Panellists will look at the most upcoming and recently passed cybersecurity laws, regulations and amendments that are likely to have a major impact on a wide range of businesses, explaining who is covered and exploring the main obligations.
Session: Know-Your-Customer (KYC): Balancing Compliance and Customer Experience in a Hybrid World
Date: Thursday 28 September, 2023
Location: Financial & Compliance Hub
Time: 12:00 – 13:00 (CET)
This session explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing Know-Your-Customer (KYC) processes in today’s digital age.
A key theme will be how to avoid fraud and meet regulatory requirements while providing a seamless and convenient customer experience.
Panellists will explore how companies can strike this balance and incorporate KYC into their customer journey in a way that is both effective and user-friendly.
With over 50 exhibitors, keynote presentations from over 100 experts and thought leaders, panel discussions, and breakout sessions, #Risk Amsterdam 2023 is the perfect place to learn about the present and future risk landscape.
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