Tag: personal

EU Court Rejects WhatsApp Challenge Against EU Data Protection Board

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…


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

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…


Make the Most of Personal Time After Workday Hours

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…


Russia Fines Google 3 Million Roubles for Violating Personal Data Law

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…