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EU agencies to tackle Google over privacy laws

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:15:37 +0100

European data protection agencies intend to take action against the US Internet giant Google after it failed to follow their orders to comply with EU privacy laws, the French agency at the head of the fight said on Monday.

IKEA bosses sacked over spying scandal

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:39:00 +0200

Swedish furniture giant IKEA said Friday it was sacking four current and former managers at its French subsidiary over allegations they used illegal police files to spy on staff and customers.

Union lodges complaint over IKEA spying claim

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:54:00 +0100

A French union on Thursday lodged a formal legal complaint against Swedish furniture giant IKEA accusing it of illegally spying on staff and customers, legal sources said.

Ikea 'stole secret French police reports' - claim

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:36:00 +0100

Swedish furniture giant IKEA has responded to accusations it illegally accessed secret police files in France as part of its security operation.