{"id":34735,"date":"2022-01-18T16:52:57","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T21:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/?p=34735"},"modified":"2022-02-11T16:47:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T21:47:27","slug":"austria-google-analytics-violates-gdpr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/18\/austria-google-analytics-violates-gdpr\/","title":{"rendered":"Austria: Google Analytics Violates GDPR"},"content":{"rendered":"

noyb<\/a>:<\/p>\n

In a groundbreaking decision, the Austrian Data Protection Authority (“Datenschutzbehörde” or “DSB”) has decided on a model case by noyb <\/em>that the continuous use of Google Analytics violates the GDPR. This is the first decision on the 101 model complaints<\/a> filed by noyb <\/em>in the wake of the so-called “Schrems II” decision.<\/p>

[…]<\/p>

In the long run, there seem to be two options: Either the US adapts baseline protections for foreigners to support their tech industry, or US providers will have to host foreign data outside of the United States.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

Nick Heer<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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[Datenschutzbehörde] specifically cited the risk of espionage by U.S. intelligence agencies as a reason why this publisher’s use of Google Analytics violates GDPR rules. That is not an unreasonable concern. While users in some countries<\/a> may benefit from having the protections of the U.S. legal system to avoid domestic overreaches, it is detrimental for users in Canada<\/a> and many European countries.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

Update (2022-01-24): See also: Hacker News<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Update (2022-01-31): See also: Hacker News<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Update (2022-02-11): CNIL<\/a> (via Hacker News<\/a>):<\/p>\n

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After receiving complaints from the NOYB association, the CNIL, in cooperation with its European counterparts, analysed the conditions under which the data collected through this service is transferred to the United States. The CNIL considers that these transfers are illegal and orders a French website manager to comply with the GDPR and, if necessary, to stop using this service under the current conditions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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