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Former WhatsApp policy lead appointed as Irish data watchdog commissioner

MLex: A former WhatsApp public policy director has been appointed as the new third joint head of Ireland’s data protection watchdog in a move that has drawn criticism from privacy campaigners on Thursday.

Irish watchdog hunting broker said to be selling smartphone location data

MLex: A media report that a data broker is selling location information from users' smartphones in Ireland has the Irish Data Protection Commission "extremely concerned," it said on Thursday, adding it was trying to identify the broker and would take action if they are in Ireland or coordinate with privacy enforcers in another EU country if necessary. Irish national broadcaster RTÉ reported that the data being sold is precise enough to identify individuals' homes, workplaces and the location of personal activities.

Ryanair’s Italian dominance abuse probe progresses with market questions

MLex: An Italian investigation into whether Ryanair is abusing a dominant position by restricting online travel agencies from selling its flight tickets is progressing, with the national competition authority sending inquiries to the market, MLex has learned. The questions center on agreements the Irish budget airline has struck with a string of OTAs in recent months, and indicate the authority is working on a charge sheet.

Ryanair CEO talks up Booking deal in fight with OTAs

MLex: Ryanair's CEO has hailed yesterday's deal on a framework for Booking to sell its flights as a victory for consumers and for the Irish low-cost airline. He also defended the Irish carrier's lawsuits against EU approvals for coronavirus (COVID-19)-era bailouts for Deutsche Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and others. 'If we don't fight that fight, no one else will', Michael O'Leary said.

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