- Roadblocks to Competition: Investigate Google’s Non-Compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act [spreadprivacy.com]
Today, we are calling on the European Commissionwe are calling on the European Commission to launch three investigations around Google’s non-compliance with the following obligations under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA): Article 6(11), which requires Google to share anonymized click and query data; Article 6(3), which requires Google to implement choice screens and enable end users to easily change default search settings; and Article 6(4), which requires any downloaded search or browser app to have the ability to prompt users to set search defaults easily.
"The DMA created these obligations to address Google’s scale and distribution advantages, which the judge in the United States v. Google search case found to be illegal," writes Kamyl Bazbaz, DuckDuckGo's Vice President of Public Affairs. "Regulators around the world should be looking at what’s happening with the DMA, learn from how Google has been able to exploit its loopholes and circumvent it, and then take steps to make sure Google cannot continue to put up roadblocks in the way of progress and fair competition."
In the news...
- 23andMe Customer? Here's What to Know About the Privacy of Your Genetic Data. [cbsnews.com]
23andMe's CEO says she intends to "take the company private and is not considering third-party takeover proposals," however, speculation to the contrary remains popular. If you're a 23andMe customer, be aware that the user agreement says "if the company is acquired, customers' data may be accessed or sold as part of such a transaction."
Megan Cerullo says "users can take additional steps to protect their data, including deleting their 23andMe accounts — a process that is automated and straightforward."
- CFPB Finalizes Personal Financial Data Rights Rule to Boost Competition, Protect Privacy, and Give Families More Choice in Financial Services [consumerfinance.gov]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently "finalized a rule that will give consumers greater rights, privacy, and security over their personal financial data. The rule requires financial institutions...to unlock an individual’s personal financial data and transfer it to another provider at the consumer’s request for free." Among other outcomes, the rule aims to "empower people to more easily fire financial companies that provide bad service." You can read the final rule here.
- Modern Cars Are Surveillance Devices on Wheels With Major Privacy Risks New Report [theconversation.com]
"Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features," ostensibly for safety and convenience. "But connected cars are also sophisticated surveillance devices. The data they collect can create a highly revealing picture of each driver. If this data is misused, it can result in privacy and security threats." A new report "analyzed the privacy terms from 15 of the most popular new car brands that sell connected cars in Australia," uncovering "concerning practices" and "enormous obstacles for consumers who want to find and understand the privacy terms." Read more in the full report.
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