The European Data Protection Board has ordered Google to conduct a full assessment of the data protection requirements and privacy implications of its acquisition of Fitbit. Concerns have been raised about the privacy implications of merging obligations under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation. Both Google and Fitbit are being urged to mitigate possible risks to privacy and data protection before notifying the merger to the European Commission. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office and the US Department of Justice are also looking into privacy concerns surrounding the deal.
Putin has barely shifted on Ukraine – and any Russian reluctance to peace plan will be a test for Trump
Amid the forward momentum, it’s telling that Trump touched the brakes.
