GRC Report Staff

Google Denies Massive Gmail Breach After 183 Million Passwords Leak Online

Claims that nearly a tenth of Gmail users had their passwords stolen spread quickly across social media this week, prompting Google to step in with an unambiguous response, stating there was no Gmail data breach.

FCA to Oversee ESG Ratings Providers as UK Moves to Boost Market Trust

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says the UK has reached a pivotal moment in its sustainable finance agenda as the government introduces legislation that would hand the regulator oversight of ESG ratings providers for the first time.

Economists & Regulators Examine GDPR’s Economic Impact at Paris Event

An international forum hosted in Paris this spring brought together more than 450 participants to scrutinize how the EU’s landmark data protection law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is shaping innovation, competition, and economic outcomes across Europe and beyond.

Meta Cuts Roles in Risk Division as Automation Expands Across Workforce

Meta is eliminating a number of roles within its risk organization as the company continues shifting from manual compliance review processes to more automated, tech-driven workflows, according to an internal memo obtained by Business Insider.

Experian Fined €2.7 Million by Dutch Regulator Over GDPR Breaches

The Dutch data protection authority has finalized a €2.7 million fine against Experian Nederland B.V. after concluding the company processed personal data without a lawful basis and failed to properly notify affected individuals. The ruling replaced an earlier decision from December 2023 following Experian’s formal objection.

Singapore Prepares to Streamline Competition Oversight

Singapore’s competition regulator is inviting the business community to weigh in on a refreshed approach to how it reviews mergers and settles investigations — a move aimed at making compliance smoother and decision-making faster.

Microsoft Taken to Court in Australia Over Alleged Misleading Microsoft 365 Subscription Practices

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has commenced Federal Court action against Microsoft Australia and its parent Microsoft Corporation, alleging the companies misled approximately 2.7 million Australian Microsoft 365 subscribers over price increases tied to the integration of AI assistant Copilot.