Category: personal

EU Court Rejects WhatsApp Challenge Against EU Data Protection Board

December 9, 2022
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PARIS—The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed as inadmissible an action brought by WhatsApp against a decision of the European Data Protection Board, it said in a statement on Wednesday. Following complaints about Whatsapp’s use of personal data in Ireland and a European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ruling on the issue, the…

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Which Values Make You Happy? It Might Depend on Where You Live

February 9, 2022
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When a new psychology study comes out, its findings, gratitude makes people happy! meditating can boost your mood! Are often taken as truth about humanity as a whole. But in recent years, researchers have pointed out that much of psychology research involves participants who are WEIRD: Western, Educated, and from Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic countries. A…

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Make the Most of Personal Time After Workday Hours

November 23, 2021
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It takes practice to transition from your workday into your personal time. Work worries will spoil your time at home unless you take charge. According to a survey by Advise America, 87 percent of respondents feel overwhelmed, and only 42.1 percent report that they have a good balance between work and life. It may not…

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Russia Fines Google 3 Million Roubles for Violating Personal Data Law

July 29, 2021
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MOSCOW—Russia on Thursday fined Google 3 million roubles ($41,000) for violating personal data legislation, Google’s first fine for that offense, Moscow’s Tagansky District Court said. Google confirmed the fine and offered no further comment. The penalty comes amid a wider standoff between Russia and Big Tech, with Moscow routinely fining social media giants for failing…

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