Ireland's Data Protection Commission begins probe against Google over GDPR infringement

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Ireland will investigate whether Google's processing of personal data through its online Ad Exchange violates EU privacy laws

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has started a formal investigation into Google over "suspected infringement" of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe.  The action co...

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