• Google Fined $50 Million for a GDPR Violation in France

    Google Fined $50 Million for a GDPR Violation in France

    Back in 2018, the European Union announced the General Data Protection Regulation. In some ways, that regulation was extremely prescriptive, which led me to believe that it might not be enforced. But on the contrary. Google was fined approximately $56.8 million for failing to comply with its GDPR obligations. This is the biggest fine to…

  • How Will the GDPR Regulations Affect Individuals World Wide?

    How Will the GDPR Regulations Affect Individuals World Wide?

    As you’re aware, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force last week.  It provides the strongest protections the world has ever seen when it comes to consumer and user data.  All companies have had to up their game when it comes to their technology – including Apple.  Even Apple had to strengthen its…

  • Will the New GDPR Rules Affect Your Favorite Online Games?

    Will the New GDPR Rules Affect Your Favorite Online Games?

    As you’re aware the European Union has recently enacted new rules that will help protect your data – the GDPR.  And you’re now well aware that companies will have to change the way they handle their EU users’ personal data or face serious fines.  The regulations are intentionally broad, which has led them to affect…