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The Biggest Data Breaches of 2020

5th January 2021
In a year dominated by the growing presence of technology, cybercrime emerged as a costly threat to firms and governments alike.
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Australian Regulator Rejects Google’s Undertaking for Fitbit Acquisition

22nd December 2020
Despite previously receiving conditional approval from the EU, the ACCC blocked Google’s undertaking on competition concerns.
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Air Pollution Recorded as Cause of Death in UK First

17th December 2020
An inquest found that air pollution “made a material contribution” to the death of nine-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah.
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Facebook to Move UK Users to US Agreement

16th December 2020
As the EU strengthens its privacy laws, the world’s largest social media platform plans to shift UK users to American terms.
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EU Introduces Digital Services Act to Curb Tech Giants’ Power

15th December 2020
The EU is set to unveil landmark acts that may fine rule-breaking tech companies up to 10% of annual turnover.
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Windrush Compensation to Be Increased and Accelerated

14th December 2020
The UK government will issue thousands of pounds in increased compensation to the victims of the deportation scandal.
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£14 Billion Mastercard Class Action Greenlit by Court

11th December 2020
The class action could mean a £300 payout for 46 million UK adults, regardless of whether or not they have owned a Mastercard.
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Google Violated Labour Laws by Spying on Staff, Suit Alleges

3rd December 2020
The US labour regulator has accused the tech giant of unlawfully  monitoring its employees prior to firing them.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Sued for Overcharging Interest

1st December 2020
The Australian regulator found that the bank had overcharged business account overdraft holders by $2.9 million.
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US Government Grants ByteDance 7-Day Extension of TikTok Sale

26th November 2020
While negotiations on a potential sale continue, the Trump administration’s TikTok ban has been pushed back to December.
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