Israel using facial recognition program in Gaza
(Mar 27, 2024) The New York Times reports on a previously undisclosed facial recognition program that is being used in Gaza. According to Israeli intelligence officers, mil... Read More
An overview of 2024 amendments to Turkey's PDPL
(Mar 26, 2024) Turkey is progressing toward modernizing its Personal Data Protection Law to "fully align with the (EU General Data Protection Regulation)," Ankara Yıldırım ... Read More
Turkey's data protection amendments for 2024: A closer look
(Mar 26, 2024) Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, general elections and shifting legislative priorities, Turkey has maintained a commitment to enhancing its Read More
Saudi Arabia's DPA drafts rules for personal data transfers
(Mar 25, 2024) The Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence proposed Read More
General Motors halts data broker sharing
(Mar 25, 2024) The New York Times reports General Motors is no longer sharing driver data with LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Verisk after the paper reported on the practice... Read More
IAPP updates Global Privacy Law and DPA Directory
(Mar 19, 2024) The IAPP updated its Global Privacy Law and DPA Directory with n... Read More
Turkey orders temporary hold on Instagram, Threads data processing
(Mar 19, 2024) Turkey's competition authority, Rekabet Kurumu, placed a temporary injunction on Meta while it investigates the company's privacy practices. The investigatio... Read More
Turkey amends PDPL provisions
(Mar 13, 2024) Turkey's data protection authority, the Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu, announced approved amendments to the Personal Data Protection Law. The amendments inc... Read More
Study examines reliance on third-party cookies for advertisers
(Mar 6, 2024) MediaPost reports a study from 33Across found advertisers still rely primarily on third-party cookies, despite several internet browsers planning to deprecat... Read More
Israel's PPA publishes employee biometrics guidelines
(Mar 4, 2024) Israel's Privacy Protection Authority issued a policy guide for public and private entities considering the use of biometric technology in the workplace. The... Read More