GPEN Sweep finds majority of websites and mobile apps use deceptive design to influence privacy choices

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Published: 10 July 2024 A global privacy sweep that examined more than 1,000 websites and mobile applications (apps) has found that nearly all of them employed one or more deceptive design patterns that made it difficult for users to make privacy-protective decisions. Deceptive design patterns use features that steer users towards options that may result

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Measuring diversity at work: CNIL launches a public consultation on a draft recommendation

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Les enquêtes de mesure de la diversité au sein d’organismes publics et privés ne sont pas interdites, mais elles nécessitent d’apporter des garanties afin de protéger les données et la vie privée des personnes. Afin d’accompagner les professionnels, la CNIL soumet une recommandation à consultation publique jusqu’au 13 septembre 2024.

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Privacy Sweep finds majority of apps and websites use deceptive design to influence privacy choices, including sites targeting children

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Privacy Sweep finds majority of apps and websites use deceptive design to influence privacy choices, including sites targeting children GATINEAU, QC, July 9, 2024 – The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, along with 25 privacy enforcement authorities from across Canada and around the world, is today issuing findings following a sweep conducted earlier this year of more than 1,000

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OAIC reports a significant improvement in FOI case outcomes

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Published: 8 July 2024 The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner today published an update on its Freedom of Information caseload outcomes for 2023/24. “The figures demonstrate that the 8-year growth of the FOI Backlog has been arrested. As a result, with sustained commitment we are positioned to be a more contemporary and effective regulator,”

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