The UK's data reform package in the form of the Draft Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA) is nearing completion and is likely to be finalised imminently. In this article we look at the current shape of the Bill, the key reforms, how it could impact the EU Commission's review of the UK's adequacy decision and what you should be focussing on. | www.taylorwessing.com
Accounting groups hope to emulate previous profit gains from audits of companies’ ESG metrics| www.ft.com
In a definitive legal win, Amazon has successfully defeated a proposed class action lawsuit brought by Amazon Prime subscribers alleging improper disclosure of their personal viewing information. U.S. District Judge James L. Robart issued a final ruling dismissing the case with prejudice, marking the final defeat in the ongoing Amazon Prime subscribers privacy lawsuit. The| USA Herald
The state is prohibited from requiring nonprofits to disclose personal information of their supporters, protecting their First Amendment rights.| Reason.com
Vodafone is facing one of the largest privacy-related fines in Germany’s telecom sector, revealing deep concerns over how personal data is handled behind the scenes.| Digital Watch Observatory
The Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman has imposed a €1.1 million fine on Yliopiston Apteekki for violating data privacy laws by sharing sensitive customer data with external technology companies. An investigation by the Ombudsman’s sanctions board found that the pharmacy chain used website tracking tools that passed prescription and over-the-counter medication data to Google and Meta. The breach occurred through cookies and other embedded technologies on its online store.| Helsinki Times
