EPrivacy Regulation

Privacy4Cars® Announces Vehicle Privacy Report™ 2.0: More Features and Expansion into Europe

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Privacy4Cars, a privacy-tech company focused on solving privacy challenges posed by vehicles, announced new features and the expansion into Europe of its groundbreaking Vehicle Privacy Report™ tool. After its successful US launch in May 2023, a series of critical media reports and regulatory investigations brought international attention to the importance of automotive privacy. Consumer feedback poured in from across the globe, leading Privacy4Cars to prioritize this major update.

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  • New Vehicle Privacy Report doubles geographical coverage and deepens vehicles' data practices analysis of manufacturers by adding privacy implications of infotainment apps, and more
    ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Privacy4Cars , a privacy-tech company focused on solving privacy challenges posed by vehicles, announced new features and the expansion into Europe of its groundbreaking Vehicle Privacy Report™ tool.
  • Our aim with the expansion of Vehicle Privacy Report is to bring greater transparency to consumers and help them assert their rights - for free.
  • Consumers accessed Vehicle Privacy Report's site nearly one hundred thousand times since its launch to get their free reports, purely through word-of-mouth.
  • The company is confident that Vehicle Privacy Report's expansion will bring similar attention, and successes, in Europe.

Privacy4Cars® Announces Vehicle Privacy Report™ 2.0: More Features and Expansion into Europe

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 16, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Privacy4Cars, a privacy-tech company focused on solving privacy challenges posed by vehicles, announced new features and the expansion into Europe of its groundbreaking Vehicle Privacy Report™ tool. After its successful US launch in May 2023, a series of critical media reports and regulatory investigations brought international attention to the importance of automotive privacy. Consumer feedback poured in from across the globe, leading Privacy4Cars to prioritize this major update.

Key Points: 
  • New Vehicle Privacy Report doubles geographical coverage and deepens vehicles' data practices analysis of manufacturers by adding privacy implications of infotainment apps, and more
    ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Privacy4Cars , a privacy-tech company focused on solving privacy challenges posed by vehicles, announced new features and the expansion into Europe of its groundbreaking Vehicle Privacy Report™ tool.
  • Our aim with the expansion of Vehicle Privacy Report is to bring greater transparency to consumers and help them assert their rights - for free.
  • Consumers accessed Vehicle Privacy Report's site nearly one hundred thousand times since its launch to get their free reports, purely through word-of-mouth.
  • The company is confident that Vehicle Privacy Report's expansion will bring similar attention, and successes, in Europe.

OPPO Launches Reno8 T 5G with 108MP Portrait Camera and 120Hz Curved Screen for a Leveled-up Experience Alongside OPPO Enco Air3 Wireless Earbuds

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

In addition, the global technology brand has also launched wireless earbuds, OPPO Enco Air3, as part of the brand's growing IoT line-up.

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  • In addition, the global technology brand has also launched wireless earbuds, OPPO Enco Air3, as part of the brand's growing IoT line-up.
  • Featuring a Dual Micro-Curved Design, the Reno8 T 5G offers an all-new premium look with a 120Hz 3D Curved Screen and 3D back cover.
  • The Reno8 T 5G offers the best in visual design, physical comfort, and content viewing with its 120Hz 3D curved screen and 3D back cover.
  • Consumers who pre-order the Reno8T 5G will receive a complementary 12-month extended warranty as well as the OPPO Enco Buds2.

OPPO Launches Reno8 T 5G with 108MP Portrait Camera and 120Hz Curved Screen for a Leveled-up Experience Alongside OPPO Enco Air3 Wireless Earbuds

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

In addition, the global technology brand has also launched wireless earbuds, OPPO Enco Air3, as part of the brand's growing IoT line-up.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the global technology brand has also launched wireless earbuds, OPPO Enco Air3, as part of the brand's growing IoT line-up.
  • Featuring a Dual Micro-Curved Design, the Reno8 T 5G offers an all-new premium look with a 120Hz 3D Curved Screen and 3D back cover.
  • The Reno8 T 5G offers the best in visual design, physical comfort, and content viewing with its 120Hz 3D curved screen and 3D back cover.
  • Consumers who pre-order the Reno8T 5G will receive a complementary 12-month extended warranty as well as the OPPO Enco Buds2.

Press release - EU institutions endorse declaration on digital rights and principles

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

EU institutions endorse declaration on digital rights and principles

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  • EU institutions endorse declaration on digital rights and principles
    On Thursday, EP President Metsola, EC President von der Leyen and Czech Prime Minister Fiala signed a joint declaration to promote a digital transition based on EU values.
  • In the joint declaration, the three institutions want to place people and EU values at the core of the digital transformation.
  • The European digital rights and principles, endorsed with this declaration, will complement existing rights, such as data protection, ePrivacy, and the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
  • Background
    The Commission proposed on 26 January 2022 a European declaration on digital rights and principles for the digital decade, as a follow-up to its communication on the "Digital compass 2030: a European way forward for the digital decade".

Kliken Joins IAB Europe's Transparency and Consent Framework as a Global Vendor

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Kliken announced their approved status as the latest vendor to join IAB Europe's Transparency and Consent framework (the Framework).

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  • Today, Kliken announced their approved status as the latest vendor to join IAB Europe's Transparency and Consent framework (the Framework).
  • The Framework was developed by IAB Europe in collaboration with organizations and professionals in the digital advertising industry.
  • "Kliken is proud to join the IAB Europe's Transparency and Consent Framework.
  • Additionally, with this registration, Kliken also joins the IAB US and IAB Tech Lab.

Understanding Extended Reality Technology & Data Flows: Privacy and Data Protection Risks and Mitigation Strategies

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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Understanding Extended Reality Technology & Data Flows: * *Privacy and Data Protection Risks and Mitigation Strategies This post is the second in a two-part series.

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  • Understanding Extended Reality Technology & Data Flows: * *Privacy and Data Protection Risks and Mitigation Strategies This post is the second in a two-part series.
  • However, these technologies often depend on sensitive personal information, and the collection, processing, and transfer of this data to other parties may pose privacy and data protection risks to both users and bystanders.
  • This post examines the XR data flows that are featured in FPFs infographic, and analyzes some of the data protection, privacy, and equity issues raised by the data that is processed by these devices, as well as strategies for mitigating these risks.
  • *Key risks include: Sensitive inferences: XR devices collect, process, and share large quantities of data about users bodies and environments.
  • Privacy-enhancing technologies ( PETs Bystander protections: Designing XR devices so that they ensure bystanders data is not unduly collected.
  • Processing Large Volumes and Varieties of Sensitive Personal Data
    XR technologies raise traditional privacy and data protection risks, but also implicates larger questions around surveillance, social engineering, and freedom of expression.
  • While these transmissions of data may improve a users XR experiences, they can also create new privacy and data protection risks for users and bystanders.
  • Eye tracking underpins many current and future-facing use cases, such as enhanced graphics, expressive avatars, and personalized content, but it may pose privacy and data protection risks to users.
  • Bystander and Environmental Data
    Bystanders privacy can also be impacted when XR devices and third parties collect and process sensor data.
  • Some of the privacy and data protection issues affecting bystanders mirror the privacy risks to XR users.
  • Strategies for Mitigating Risks
    Organizations that provide XR technologies can implement a number of strategies to address the risks raised by XR data collection, use, and sharing.
  • V. Conclusion
    The complex web of data, sensors, algorithms and automated systems, and parties that enable important and sometimes central XR functions also can raise privacy and data protection concerns.
  • Understanding Extended Reality Technology & Data Flows: * *Privacy and Data Protection Risks and Mitigation Strategies

Next Level Marketing Leads the Pack in Shifting to Google Analytics 4 and ePrivacy Laws

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221117005991/en/
    Next Level Marketing pioneers a new way of first-party data collection and advertising in the wake of Google's announcement to sunset Universal Analytics in place of Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
  • Now, the godfather of all online data collection, Google, is following suit with its rollout of Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
  • Next Level Marketing is an industry-leading Google Premier Partner Agency leading the movement towards data-driven and ePrivacy compliant advertising.
  • Next Level Marketing is leading the pack in making the shift to GA4, and they can help you do the same.

Usercentrics Study: 90% of All Apps Do Not Comply With the GDPR

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

This is the result of an analysis of 250 apps in the EU apps market, conducted by privacy tech company Usercentrics.

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  • This is the result of an analysis of 250 apps in the EU apps market, conducted by privacy tech company Usercentrics.
  • Usercentrics analyzed 50 apps from each of the following five categories: food, lifestyle, fitness and health, finance, and gambling.
  • 100% of the apps analyzed in this category do not comply with GDPR requirements.
  • Usercentrics is active in more than 180 countries, with 2000+ resellers and handles more than 100 million daily user consents.

OPPO Launches ColorOS 13 Global Version Featuring Brand-new Aquamorphic Design and Intelligent Experiences Based on OPPO’s Latest Innovative Technology

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Boosted by OPPOs latest tech innovations, ColorOS 13 includes a range of new features for smart multi-device connection to further enhance productivity with intelligent experiences.

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  • Boosted by OPPOs latest tech innovations, ColorOS 13 includes a range of new features for smart multi-device connection to further enhance productivity with intelligent experiences.
  • Inspired by the way water acts in nature, OPPO has introduced a brand-new Aquamorphic Design to ColorOS 13 to create a fluid, vibrant, and inclusive UI.
  • With other upgrades like Card-styled Layout, ColorOS 13 is designed to deliver a concise and comfortable visual experience based on Aquamorphic Design.
  • Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+.