In a landmark decision, the Belgian Court of Appeal has upheld the Belgian Data Protection Authority's (DPA) ruling that the Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF), developed by IAB Europe, violates the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This ruling has profound implications for the digital advertising industry, particularly for major players
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China’s 1.2 Terabit Internet Breakthrough: A Legal Crossroads for Global Data Governance
Speed Meets Sovereignty: The Future of Data Transmission is Here In a bold leap forward for global internet infrastructure, China has unveiled the world’s fastest data transmission backbone, achieving 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) over nearly 3,000 kilometers between Beijing, Wuhan, and Guangzhou. Developed under the Future Internet Technology Infrastructure
Ireland’s €530M Fine Against TikTok: A Turning Point for Data Sovereignty & China’s Influence
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has handed TikTok a €530 million fine—the largest to date related to GDPR violations involving China. The decision stems from unlawful data transfers of EU users to Chinese servers and insufficient transparency around these practices. But this is more than just a privacy enforcement action; it’s
GDPR at a Crossroads: The European Commission Moves to Ease SME Data Protection Burden
The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), hailed as one of the most comprehensive data privacy laws in the world, is now under the microscope. The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), hailed as one of the most comprehensive data privacy laws in the world, is now under the microscope. The