GDPR
AssessTechniques
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation governing personal data handling.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by regulatory news, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 32%.
Evidence (2)
- 7Hacker News·7/30/2026regulationGDPR complaint targets dict.cc consent banner with 1,741 partners
Privacy group noyb has filed a complaint against dict.cc, arguing that its consent banner does not provide informed consent under GDPR. The banner reportedly asks users to allow tracking by 1,741 partner companies, making it impractical to understand who receives the data and how it is used.
- 8Hacker News·7/8/2026regulationPlayStation Terms Allow Account Closure After 3 Years of Inactivity
Reports say Sony's PlayStation terms in Europe allow accounts to be closed after 36 months of inactivity, which would also block access to previously purchased digital games. The backlash comes as Sony plans to stop releasing new PlayStation games on physical discs starting in 2028, raising concerns about digital ownership and long-term access.