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Back-to-School Season Revives Google Learning EU Data Privacy Concerns
Google // September 07, 2022

Even before the pandemic forced schools around the world to move classes online, learning management systems (LMS) like Google Classroom, offered as part of Google’s Workspace for Education suite, were already popular with educational institutions and formed a key component of the modern educational toolkit....

Belgian Regulator Fines Google $681K Over Privacy Violations
Google // July 14, 2020

Google is objecting to a fine issued by Belgium’s privacy watchdog, the latest for alleged violations from a European privacy regulator. The Data Protection Authority (DPA), a Brussels-based independent agency established to ensure the protection of personal data, fined the technology giant a record 600,000...

Deep Dive: GDPR And The EU’s New Rules Of Data Handling
Authentication // April 30, 2018

On May 25, 2018, the EU-wide mandate known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will take effect. Once the law goes live, companies that operate in the EU can face heavy fines or sanctions for mishandling personal data of customers, clients or employees. This...

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Belgian Regulator Fines Google $681K Over Privacy Violations

July 14, 2020
Google is objecting to a fine issued by Belgium’s privacy watchdog, the latest for alleged violations from a European privacy regulator. The Data Protection Authority (DPA), a Brussels-based independent agency established to ensure the protection of personal data, fined the technology giant a record 600,000 euros ($681,400), Bloomberg reported. DPA ruled Google was “grossly negligent” […]