Italy's data privacy regulator said on Friday Alphabet Inc's Google had
met its requests to change the way it treats and stores user data to
bring practices into line with Italian rules.
Two years ago, the
watchdog told Google its disclosure to users on how their data was being
treated was inadequate, giving it 18 months to comply fully and
indicating a series of measures that needed to be carried out.
The
move was one of several privacy challenges against the US Internet
giant in the European Union, highlighting the bloc's desire to ensure
its citizens' data is treated according to EU law, even when held in
foreign jurisdictions.
In a note, the watchdog said it was pleased with the agreement but added the monitoring of Google would continue.
"We
will continue with checks, in tandem also with other European
regulators, so that users' data are increasingly protected and their
rights recognised by web giants," watchdog president Antonello Soro
said.
Under the changes agreed, Google will have to make clear to
users how their data is used and will not be allowed to use data to
profile users without their prior consent. Users will be able to
withhold or grant partial consent.
Google will also need to improve how it stores data and guarantee its deletion within a specified timeframe.
"We're
pleased that the Garante (watchdog) has acknowledged the steps we have
taken to ensure compliance with Italian law and improve user control," a
Google spokesperson said.
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