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Data protection

Amazon is being fined nearly $1bn fine over data storage breach

By Anthony Spadafora published

Luxembourg's CNPD has hit Amazon with a $888m fine for violating GDPR but the company plans to appeal the decision.

Security
GDPR

Amazon could face the biggest GDPR fine ever

By Mayank Sharma published

Draft EU decision calls for levying the highest-yet GDPR fine on Amazon.

Security
AI

EU proposes strict new AI regulations

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The tech industry fears stringent AI regulation may stifle innovation.

Pro
Steam

Valve is fined $2 million for geo-blocking game sales on Steam in EU

By Darren Allan published

With five game publishers also hit by fines, the total penalties amounted to the best part of $10 million.

Gaming
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Australia sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica data sharing

By Joel Khalili last updated

Penalty could stack up to $529 billion if maximum fines are observed.

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Apple hit with record antitrust fine

By Joel Khalili published

French competition watchdog hits Apple with $1.2 billion penalty, with Tech Data and Ingram Micro also fined.

Phone & Communications
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Apple fined millions for slowing down old iPhones

By Jitendra Soni published

Software update was designed to slow down phones.

Phone & Communications
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Optus fined half a million for spamming customers that had already unsubscribed

By Harry Domanski published

One of Australia's largest telcos has been caught sending hundreds of thousands of customers unsolicited marketing messages.

Phones
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GDPR one year on: measured enforcement is just the beginning

By W. Curtis Preston published

Druva's W. Curtis Preston explains why we'll likely see more fines as GDPR enters its second year.

Security
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Google hit with €1.49bn EU fine

By Anthony Spadafora published

The European Commission has hit Google with a considerable fine over its unfair ad policies.

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