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France fines Facebook for collecting users' data without them knowing

Tue, 16 May 2017 18:19:54 +0200

France's data protection agency said on Tuesday it had fined Facebook for collecting information on users without their knowledge.

France tells Microsoft to stop collecting user data

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:41:21 +0200

France on Wednesday said it had served formal notice on Microsoft to stop collecting what it deems excessive data and tracking browsing by users without their consent on civil liberty grounds.

Cap on EU roaming charges set to kick in

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:31:00 +0200

Good news for those who like to travel in Europe - data roaming, texting, and calling are about to get much cheaper.

Orange: Hackers nab data from 800,000 clients

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 11:22:00 +0100

Telecom giant Orange revealed on Monday that the names, addresses and phone numbers of hundreds of thousands of French customers have been pilfered in a mammoth data breach. Find out how the hackers could cause headaches for those affected.

French agency demands EU probe into US spying

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:20:00 +0200

France's data protection agency demanded on Monday that the EU investigate US spying revealed by whistle-blower Edward Snowden. The CNIL agency claimed EU laws had been "possibly breached" by electronic surveillance conducted by the NSA.

French trade gap narrows in March

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:23:00 +0200

France's trade deficit, which had increased sharply due to a cold snap in February, narrowed in March to hit €5.7 billion ($7.4 billion), customs data showed Wednesday.

Uproar over French traffic fine database

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:57:00 +0200

The French Interior Ministry is launching a new database to keep track of car owners who challenge fines. A group of French lawyers say the move is illegal and a violation of the rights of citizens.