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Fb Relationship release blocked in Europe after it fails to turn privateness workings

Fb has been left red-faced after being pressured to name off the release date of its courting carrier in Europe as it failed to present its lead EU information regulator sufficient complex caution — together with failing to show it had carried out a legally required review of privateness dangers. Overdue…
Facebook has been left red-faced after being forced to call off the launch date of its dating service in Europe because it failed to give its lead EU data regulator enough advanced warning — including failing to demonstrate it had performed a legally required assessment of privacy risks. Late…

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Author: Natasha Lomas

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