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Meta considers paid subscriptions for European users amidst privacy challenges

Europe's stringent privacy regulations have presented significant challenges for social media companies, which are now required to obtain explicit consent from users before collecting and processing their personal data. This poses a particular challenge for Meta, the US company behind Facebook and Instagram, as its revenue heavily relies on...

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Meta hit with record 1.2 billion-euro fine over EU data rules

The European Union rolled out its mammoth data privacy regulation five years ago this week, and has since handed down billions in fines. Ireland's data watchdog smashed the record for an individual fine on Monday when it demanded 1.2 billion euros (1.3 billion dollars) from Meta over its transfers of personal data between Europe and the United...

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Meta’s data processing for advertising ruled illegal under EU law

Meta on Wedneday was fined 390 million euros for breaching European advertising rules. The American tech giant’s data-fueled advertising model, which it sells as personalised ads, must now be re-assessed to meet Europe’s strict privacy laws. Europe is one of Meta’s largest advertising markets and restrictions to its ads may impact revenue with...

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H&M found guilty for illegal surveillance of employees

When data protection and privacy laws were implemented in Europe in 2018 one of the key legislative acts was the safeguarding of personal data. Retailers were forced to quickly update their privacy policies, as collecting customer data considerable fueled their share in the rise global e-commerce and mobile commerce, but also meant the industry...

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Modcloth stops all operations in Europe due to GDPR

ModCloth, the vintage-inspired label acquired by Walmart last year, has ceased all operations in Europe because their website was not ready for the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Effective since May 25, the new piece of legislation applies to all companies processing personal data from European citizens, regardless of whether the...

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The best GDPR fashion emails asking you to 'Stay in Touch'

With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect this morning, every single business that works with personal data has had to update their users on how they gather, manage and store their information. While the main aim of the privacy regulation is to usher in a new set of digital rules for EU citizens, retailers, brands and...

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Unsubscribing from fashion: GDPR flooding inboxes

As of 12:01 this morning the GDPR European privacy laws for data protection came into effect. For anyone with an email address and inbox it has been a week of hell. Email after email announcing a newly updated policy which companies invite you to read, but nobody does, and which ultimately won’t make an impactful difference in our everyday...

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How will the new General Data Protection Regulation impact brands?

On 25 May the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is coming into effect. The law will affect all fashion brands and companies who use data to make informed decisions about consumer purchase behaviour, from location-based marketing, to social media analysis to browsing history. The GDPR will enforce rules for the the collection, processing,...

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Getting ready for GDPR – practical guidance for fashion influencers

The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on May, 25, redefining the way consumers and businesses manage data online for good. The new regulation is set to affect virtually everyone operating in the Internet, from retailers to social networks, from influencers to bloggers. The main aim of the GDPR is giving...

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4 tips for Online Fashion Retailers for GDPR

London - A new regulation concerning how companies work with citizens personal data across the European Union is set to come into full force on May 25. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is set to replace the previous national data protection regulation and has been designed to give consumers more control over how their personal data...

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GDPR: Leading challenges online fashion retailers may face

London - The way companies process personal data across the European Union is set to change once the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on May 25. The new legislation places a number of requirements on how businesses, such as fashion retailers, handle EU citizens personal data. But what effect will GDPR have on...

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The countdown to GDPR: Many UK retailers are not ready yet

On May 25, the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will replace the previous national data protection regulation within the European Union, thereby changing the rules of the game for every company dealing with personal data. However, studies show that most UK retailers are not prepared for it. The GDPR isn't a law, it's a very...