Privacy Watchdog Probes

LinkedIn hit with 310M euro fine for data privacy violations from Irish watchdog

European Union regulators have slapped LinkedIn with a 310 million euro fine for violations of the bloc’s stringent data privacy rules

Tech - ABC News - October 24

Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak

Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."

Sleep on it: the $700 San Francisco ‘pod’ with privacy curtains and charging ports

Located in a former bank downtown, the facility has had 300 people apply for its remaining 17 rental beds. A company that rents “sleeping pods” in downtown San Francisco for $700 a month has had ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Watchdog opens investigation into anti-immigrant posts on Facebook

Oversight Board says parent company Meta has ‘serious questions’ to answer over two posts allowed to remain online. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta must answer “serious questions” about its handling of ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Boy restrained unnecessarily at special school, watchdog says

The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.

Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers

Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.

Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt

The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed

It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.

'I didn’t think there was cause to shoot Chris Kaba' – police watchdog lead defends sending case to CPS

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.

Water watchdog boss claimed £170 Mulberry wallet on expenses

Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

NASA launches Europa Clipper to probe Jupiter moon

NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the ...

FrieslandCampina in spotlight as China embarks on EU dairy probe

World - Yahoo News - October 15

PSG probed in alleged racial profiling case

The Paris prosecutor's office is investigating alleged discrimination by Paris Saint-Germain years ago, following a complaint that the club's scouts illegally profiled potential recruits based on ...

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Paquetá requests probe into alleged betting leaks

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá has asked the Football Association to investigate how information from its case against him over alleged breaches of betting rules has been leaked to the media.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

McKinsey faces Republican calls for probe into China ‘conflicts’

US officials request investigation into whether consultancy breached rules for Pentagon contracts

World - Financial Times - October 18

Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe

David Jakins, 82, who is also known as King Conker, won his men's title "fairly" says organisers.

UK competition regulator to probe investment barriers

CMA also warns that price ‘mark-ups’ have risen over past 25 years

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Woman released after care home deaths arrest

Three elderly care home residents were found dead in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday.

Government to Launch Probe into Air Travel Competition Market

President Joe Biden has prioritized airline competition, stopping consolidation efforts throughout the industry.

Business - Inc. - October 24

EssilorLuxottica backs Del Vecchio as hacking probe escalates

Heir to eyewear giant is one of dozens under investigation by Milanese authorities

World - Financial Times - October 27

Probe launched into 12-year-old girl's death

Honey Fox French, from Pembrokeshire, died despite efforts from paramedics, an inquest hears.

Prosecutors in country of Georgia probe alleged election "falsification"

Georgia has launched a probe into the alleged "falsification" of its parliamentary elections after the pro-Western opposition said the vote was "stolen."

AstraZeneca Probe in China Adds to Concerns for Foreign Businesses

An investigation involving the drugmaker’s China president is the latest crackdown to trigger uncertainty in the industry about Beijing’s intentions.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

PwC accused of interfering in Australian tax leaks probe

Documents reveal PwC International threatened to expel local firm if it co-operated with scandal investigation without permission

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe

The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022.

Cash-handout influencer admits impeding scam probe

The Instagrammer admits obstructing a police investigation into an alleged £3.5m fraud.

AstraZeneca shares fall as China probe intensifies

Investigation of group’s China chief Leon Wang comes after several employees were found guilty of fraud

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

France league, CVC probed for alleged corruption

French investigators raided offices of the French football league and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners on Tuesday as part of an investigation into possible corruption and embezzlement ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Flamengo back Henrique amid match-fixing probe

Brazilian soccer club Flamengo issued a statement in support of its winger Bruno Henrique on Tuesday amid a match-fixing investigation that brought several federal police agents to the club's ...