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Privacy Corner Newsletter: March 13, 2025 ??UK ICO Investigates TikTok, Reddit & Imgur – The UK’s privacy regulator is investigating TikTok’s content recommendations for minors and Reddit and Imgur’s age verification measures, signaling a crackdown on children’s data protection. ??CJEU Clarifies ‘Meaningful Information’ in AI Decisions – The EU’s top court ruled that companies using automated decision-making must provide clear, intelligible explanations of how personal data influences outcomes, even if trade secrets are involved. ??California AG Targets Location Data Sharing – The California Attorney General is probing mobile apps, ad networks, and data brokers over potential violations of CCPA rules on precise location tracking, reinforcing consumer rights to limit data use.

CCPA Enforcement Alert: California AG Targets Location Data Misuse California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced an enforcement sweep targeting companies improperly handling location data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Why is location data considered sensitive? Because it reveals deeply personal insights, such as where we live, our health status, religious affiliations, and daily routines, it is highly vulnerable to misuse. Here are 5 critical examples of how location data can be misused:? 1) Healthcare Privacy: Identifying visits to hospitals or clinics, risking medical privacy.? 2) Safety Risks: Tracking daily routines, enabling stalking or physical threats.? 3) Political Targeting: Tracking attendance at protests, rallies, or political events for targeted suppression.? 4) Employment & Insurance Discrimination: Profiling individuals based on where they live or travel, influencing employment or insurance decisions.? 5) Advertising Misuse: Using sensitive location visits (like therapy centers or religious spaces) for manipulative targeted ads. As privacy professionals, understanding these risks is crucial. Here are proactive steps to mitigate them: 1) Audit mobile apps regularly Identify what data is collected, permissions requested, and third-party SDKs involved. 2) Review consent practices Ensure your opt-out and data limitation processes comply with CCPA. 3) Continuous monitoring Employ automated solutions like ours ( Privado.ai ) to proactively detect and prevent privacy risks related to location data sharing and unauthorized third-party access. First CNIL with its mobile app privacy sweep, now the California AG: Regulators are sending a clear message - "Protect location data proactively or expect enforcement." How is your team addressing location data risks proactively? #privacy #ccpa #cnil #mobile #apps

Luke Oglesbee discusses why software engineers, even without a privacy engineering title, play a crucial role in privacy. He shares how engineers in the privacy space are focusing on building and deploying scalable tools that integrate seamlessly into workflows.

?? New CCPA Enforcement Sweep! On March 10th, the California AG announced an ongoing investigation of mobile apps, ad networks, & data brokers for non-compliant sharing of users’ location data. Scan your apps & websites today with Privado to identify any CCPA risks. Eliminate risk of CCPA violations and prevent fines like the one issued to Honda today! Investigative Sweep ?? https://lnkd.in/e7tZGPxH Honda Fine ?? https://lnkd.in/dCXB_utg

Saima Fancy, Senior Privacy Specialist, explains how by reducing redundant and duplicate data in cloud infrastructure, organizations can lower storage costs, enhance security, and strengthen compliance; all while embedding Privacy by Design principles.

Henri Kujala, Global Head of Privacy by Design,?Vodafone explains why AI governance must be a cultural shift, woven into teams' workflows and development from the ground up.

From data inputs to model outputs, governance requires a cross-functional approach to build frameworks, guardrails, and accountability at every stage. Watch Barbara Sondag, Sr. Associate General Counsel & DPO Canada, Intuit explain why AI governance must be an end-to-end effort across the organization.

Jon Adams Senior Director, Legal (AI + Data), LinkedIn explains how AI governance stays effective by aligning with engineering workflows, embedding documentation, and automating oversight to ensure compliance without slowing innovation.

Shoshana Rosenberg, Chief AI Governance and Privacy Officer, WSP USA explains how AI governance shapes security perimeters, drives AI adoption, and impacts competitive edge.

???? Last month Google made the controversial privacy decision to allow device fingerprinting for targeting advertising. Check out this blog and video by Prashant Mahajan to learn why fingerprinting users without proper consent violates privacy law and how companies can prevent such risks Read blog ?? https://lnkd.in/gNmh5Fmv