€16.7M Direct Marketing Fine Issued by Italian Authority

€16.7M Direct Marketing Fine Issued by Italian Authority

On July 9, 2020, the Italian Data Protection Authority (“Garante”) issued a 16.7 million euro fine against Wind Tre S.p.A., an Italian telecom operator, for a number of unlawful data processing activities related to direct marketing under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GPDR”). Following an extensive investigation and several complaints, ... Read More
FTC Tapplock Settlement

Not So Safe and Secure: FTC Settles Over Smart Lock Representations

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently gave final approval to a settlement with the Canadian smart locks company Tapplock, Inc. over alleged deceptive practices in the data security context. Tapplock offers Internet-connected, fingerprint-enabled padlocks that interact with a companion mobile app to enable US users to open and close their ... Read More
They Can Do That?! Children’s Smartwatch Recalled over Privacy Concerns

They Can Do That?! Children’s Smartwatch Recalled over Privacy Concerns

The European Commission has recalled a German-made smartwatch for children due to privacy concerns. The recall from the European market was made through the Safety Gate Rapid Alert System (“RAPEX”), which was created to facilitate the exchange of information between European countries and the European Commission concerning dangerous non-food products ... Read More