Social media platform Reddit is continuing to face major regulatory pressure after UK privacy authorities imposed a massive £14.47 million fine over failures linked to children’s data protection and online safety. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said Reddit unlawfully processed the personal data of children under 13 and failed to implement effective age-verification systems […]
Global beauty giant Estée Lauder has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement following a data breach that exposed sensitive customer information, raising fresh concerns about data protection in consumer brands. The proposed settlement, valued at approximately CAD $1.515 million, aims to resolve claims linked to two separate data incidents that occurred in 2023. What Happened The […]
A major data protection failure at Fidelity Investments has resulted in a $1.25 million regulatory fine after sensitive personal data of tens of thousands of individuals was exposed. The breach, which affected approximately 77,000 people, has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity practices in the financial sector and the handling of highly sensitive information. What Went […]
Roblox has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state of Nevada over serious allegations that the platform failed to adequately protect children from exploitation, privacy risks, and unsafe online interactions. The landmark agreement, announced on April 15, 2026, marks one of the most significant child safety enforcement actions involving a major gaming platform […]
If you are asking how long organisations in the UK have to respond to Freedom of Information requests, the answer is straightforward: Most public authorities must respond within 20 working days. This rule comes from Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and applies to councils, government departments, NHS bodies, schools, police […]