We nose dive into the roller coaster that is Benfica, as the lose to VARcelona, and Casa Pia. Trincao has been practicing his Stonks and it finally pays off as Sporting are the only one of the big three to win this weekend. Porto in Shambles, but a new coach is coming and he is bringing computers for everyone. Anselmi ditches Cruz Azul for a "big c…

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: Jan 30, 2025 By Robert Bateman and Privado.ai In this edition: ▶ UK Court Ruling: Invalid Consent in Gambling Case A UK gambling firm unlawfully tracked users for marketing, despite their supposed consent. The court ruled that consent must be informed, freely given, and valid, emphasizing the importance of …

Another Manager bites the dust, Vitor Bruno is out at Porto. Mourinho launches a new wine, Coentrao has been a very naughty boy, and we chat about a certain Falconer. We hear from Daniel Sousa on his current coaching strategies. Enjoy!

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: Jan 16, 2025 In this edition: ▶ European Commission must pay damages for Facebook Login feature violation ▶ Texas sues Allstate under new privacy law for illegal data collection ▶ CJEU rules gender data collection not lawful for personalization under ‘contract’ basis…

We Talking Taca this week! Benfica beats Sporting in the Taca da Liga Final. Porto unburdened by the fog, but not by Nacional. Amorim, gets past Arsenal, Real Lose out to Barca. Ronaldo Scores again!

New Year, New Episode! Sporting Vs Guimaraes and Benfica Vs Braga. Conceicao picks up Silverware, and Amorim goes toe to toe with Liverpool. Enjoy!

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: January 2, 2025 In this edition: ▶ OpenAI faces penalties for GDPR breaches linked to ChatGPT, including transparency failures and inadequate age verification. ▶ California Privacy Protection Agency settles with two more data brokers PayDae and The Data Group fined for failing to register under California’s…

We review Cristiano Ronaldo's latest comments, because some one keeps giving this guy a microphone. Who would have ever thought the Portuguese charge would be a three horse race? If you answer is most people you are correct! We talk about Sporting CP prevailing in the lisbon Darby over SL Benfica. FC Porto romp their city counterparts Boavista as y…

It is the Christmas episode, soak this one in over the holidays. Coaches are on the move in Portugal as Rui Borges as he looks to be the new manager of Sporting CP. Rodrigo Mora is flying high, with the help of Samu when Porto romp Moreirense. Benfica make up for a Foggy day in Madeira, and then take the top spot for the Christmas break. We check i…

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: December 19, 2024 In this edition: The Irish DPA fines Meta €251 million over a 2018 data breach, the Dutch DPA fines Netflix €4.75 million for transparency failings, and the French DPA cracks down on non-compliant cookie banners. ▶ Irish DPA fines Meta €251 million over 2018 data breach The fine follows a …

This week we talk about the Three stooges, Megamind, The Figo Corner, the weather, Hassan Yebda, local wildlife, and soccer!

We talk about the impending club world cup, Arsene Wengers strategies, changing coaches, Pep Vs Mourinho and more!

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: Dec 5, 2024 In this edition: The FTC proposes orders targeting sensitive data misuse, Australia bans kids from social media, and noyb gains new powers for collective GDPR actions. ▶ FTC targets sensitive location data misuse in proposed orders: Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla face sanctions for selling sens…

Sporting CP start to fumble under new coach Joao Pereira. Benfica stay on track with back to back wins in Monaco and Arouca. Di Maria pushes for records. FC Porto finally end their losing streak as Fabio Vieira steps up. Ruben Amorim has the Red Devils getting results. Pep Guardiola starts to lose his mind.…

The Portugal Corner Podcast: Episode Recap – "Lions Roar, Benfica Surges, and Porto's Stumble" In this week's action-packed episode of The Portugal Corner Podcast, the crew dives deep into an exciting round of fixtures across Portugal and Europe, with standout performances and shocking results. Sporting's Dominance & UCL Preview: The Lions, under n…

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: November 21, 2024 ▶ German Court Opens the Door to Mass Data Breach Lawsuits: Germany’s Federal Court rules that "loss of control" over personal data qualifies for damages under GDPR Article 82—no proof of distress or financial loss required. ▶ Meta’s ‘Unskippable Ads’ Solution Gains EDPB Attention Meta lau…

Catch up on all the Portugal action from this nations league round! Cristiano Ronaldo's brace, Bruno's banger and finishing in first place! We talk the return of Total 90, Santa Clara on this side of the pond, and goatees. Enjoy!

O Classico! Benfica beat Porto at the Luz. Sporting score 4 on Man City and Braga. Bruno shines for United. Enjoy!

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: November 7, 2024 In this edition, we dive into the latest updates on GDPR fines, data broker enforcement, and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework review: ▶ Ireland fines LinkedIn €310 million, six years after a complaint—with full EDPB support: The Irish DPC issues a €310 million fine against LinkedIn for GDPR…

Welcome to the Portugal Corner Podcast, where we cover all things Portuguese soccer—good, bad, and funny! Here's a quick summary of the latest action: - **Sporting CP**: Amorim’s rumored move to Manchester United didn’t affect the Lions much, as they powered through with a 3-1 Taca win over Nacional and a 5-1 thrashing of Estrela Amadora. Nani made…

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: October 24, 2024 This week, we dive into the UK’s resurrected data reform bill, ePrivacy Directive guidelines, and a new complaint against Pinterest. ▶ Back from the Dead: Comparing the UK’s New and Old Data Reform Bills The UK has introduced a new Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUAB), which incorporates sever…

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: October 10, 2024 ▶ Court ruling on credit card data: The UK tribunal rules that credit card numbers alone may not always qualify as personal data, challenging the ICO’s interpretation. This decision could reshape how companies assess their data protection obligations after a breach. How will this impact you…

🎙️ **Listen to This Week on The Portugal Corner! 🇵🇹⚽️** Join us for an action-packed episode as we dive into all the latest Champions League and league drama! 🔹 **Sporting** battles PSV to a thrilling 1-1 draw, with Bragança scoring a last-minute equalizer! 🔹 **Benfica** dominates Atletico Madrid with a stunning 4-0 victory, featuring goals from At…

Sporting CP keeps cruising, despite the vikings fall from the scoresheets Benfica in the battle of the Birds, crush Gil Vicente Porto flip flops, as they flail against Bodo Glimt, and then fry up Arouca SC Braga are untouchable Santa Clara still sitting pretty Bruno Fernandes gets a bogus red card Jota Sparks liverpools big wins this week Lil Chico…

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: September 26, 2024 This week’s Privacy Corner highlights key developments in EU data protection: ▶ French CNIL: New guidelines set to affect over 10,000 mobile app developers; enforcement sweep scheduled for Spring 2025. ▶ UK ICO: Issued a reprimand to SkyBet, marking their most significant cookie action to…

Sporting CP gets Harder every match. FC Porto splash all over Guimaraes. Benfica enter the Turkish era with Bruno Lage, Haaland is a mean boy, Pulisic has no respect for Paulo Fonseca. Stonk of the week and another spectacular Joao Wonder decision! Enjoy!

Cristiano Ronaldo hits 900! Portugal is on fire, Sporting CP is full steam ahead, Benfica begins the Bruno Lage overhaul, Samu makes a splash at FC Porto. Enjoy!

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: September 5, 2024 This newsletter covers key privacy developments, including: ▶ Uber's €290 Million GDPR Fine: The Dutch DPA fined Uber for failing to use appropriate safeguards when transferring personal data from its EU entity to the US, despite Uber's claim it wasn't necessary. This case highlights the c…

FC Porto and Sporting CP face off for supremacy in the Portuguese league. Benfica fire Roger Schmidt. A new UEFA Champions league format is revealed to the world. Portugal's squad for the international break is released. Thanks once again for listening, Hit us up on the social! @Portugal_Corner on X @theportugalcorner on Insta Join our Patreon, and…

Andre Villas Boas plays his cards close to the chest.

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: August 15, 2024 Top Stories: 🚀 ▶ Meta Challenges EDPB's "Consent or Pay" Opinion: Meta is suing the European data protection authorities over their opinion on "consent or pay" models, arguing it violates EU law. ▶ US Sues TikTok for Children's Privacy Violations: The US Department of Justice accuses TikTok …

Welcome to a brand-new season of The Portugal Corner Podcast! This time, we're diving into the first week of Liga Portugal and the Portuguese Super Taça—where we’ll get straight to the point with the results and highlights. Get ready for an exhilarating season as we unveil our bold predictions for SL Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, and SC Braga! We…

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: August 1, 2024 Top Stories: ▶️ Google Backtracks on Cookie Ban: Privacy Concerns or Regulatory Pressure? We explore Google's reversal on phasing out third-party cookies and the potential reasons behind it. ▶️ FTC Clarifies: Hashing Doesn't Anonymize Data The FTC reminds companies that masking data with hash…

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter: July 18, 2024 Top Stories: UK Revives Data Protection Reform: The new UK government plans a "Digital Information and Smart Data Bill" (DISDB) that includes some proposals from the previous government's scrapped Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDIB). Key details like the Information Commission…

Portugal play their final game at Euro 2024. The Selecao bow out against France in the Quarter finals, after a penalty shootout. Ronaldo and Pepe play their final game in the Euro's as Joao Felix hits the post and ends the campaign. We answer fan questions about Portugal's future coaching options (Jorge Jesus, Sergio Conceicao, Martinez?) We highli…

Send us a text This Week's Privacy News: US Privacy Update: Comprehensive privacy laws in Texas and Oregon are now in effect. Colorado's privacy law's opt-out mechanism for targeted ads is now active. Federal privacy law seems unlikely in the near future. Meta in Hot Water: The EU is investigating Meta's "pay-or-OK" policy under the Digital Markets…

Portugal advance to the Quarters finals of EURO 2024!Heroics from Diogo Costa, and an extremely emotional day for Ronaldo, We talk about Portugal vs Georgia and the incredible performance against Slovenia, which sees the Selecao advance to the next round to face France! Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/ThePortugalC Now on PAMA Radio 1: https:/…

The boys are back and recapping Portugal's first 2 games at the euro as they pick up wins against Czechia and Turkey. Cristiano is still looking for his first goal, Martinez's new system continue to make Portugal favourites! Chico Conceicao saves the day against the Czechs, and Pepe shows he is a timeless beast. Bruno Fernandes lends his shoes to R…

Send us a text This Week in Privacy: Stalled Law, Meta's AI U-Turn, and Snap Appeasement This edition of the Privacy Corner Newsletter dives into three key privacy headlines: - Vermont's ambitious privacy bill, H.121, gets vetoed due to concerns about its impact on businesses. The bill included strong consumer rights and data minimization requireme…

Send us a text This Week's Privacy News Roundup: GDPR, Privacy Sandbox, and Child Data Protection This week's Privacy Corner dives into key data privacy developments: - UK Court Considers EU Law in GDPR Case: A UK court judgement clarifies the "household exemption" and "right of access" under the UK GDPR, referencing relevant EU law. - Noyb Challen…

Send us a text This week's Privacy Corner dives into several data privacy battles: - EU privacy group noyb filed complaints against Meta alleging its AI training policy violates GDPR rules on transparency, data subject rights, and lawful processing. - Noyb also targeted Microsoft, accusing them of misleading schools about their role in data process…

Send us a text Privacy Corner Newsletter Summary This week's newsletter covers several key privacy topics: - EDPB vs OpenAI: The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is investigating OpenAI's ChatGPT software to ensure it complies with GDPR regulations. - UK's GDPR reforms are dead: The UK's attempt to reform data protection laws has stalled due t…

Send us a text This week's newsletter covers developments in AI regulation, enforcement actions by the ICO, and updates on the APRA draft. Key takeaways: Colorado passed a new law (CAIA) regulating high-risk AI systems. Similar to the EU AI Act, it focuses on transparency, accountability, and preventing bias in areas like healthcare and finance. Th…

Welcome to Episode 148 of The Portugal Corner Gyokeres shines on the season's final day, scoring twice as Sporting beats Chaves 3-0. Steven Vitoria possibly plays his last top-flight game. Benfica faces an upset against Rio Ave with a last-minute tie, while Schmidt is confirmed to stay on. Porto struggles but scores late against a determined Braga.…

Send us a text This week's Privacy Corner dives into the latest data privacy developments: 🇬🇧 US: Maryland and Vermont passed groundbreaking privacy laws with strong data minimization requirements and a private right of action in Vermont (similar to California's CCPA). 🇬🇧 UK: The ICO is seeking views on how to uphold data subject rights in generati…

Farewells to Medhi Taremi and Rafa Silva for Porto and Benfica as they both score at one last home match. The Algarve Darby. Gyokeres gets roughed up as Sporting keep the wins coming. The Minho darby, the best rivalry in Portugal. Braga Strikes down Guimaraes. Champions league finals have been decided, as Dortmund look to take on big bad Real Madri…

Send us a text This Week in Privacy: AGs Block US Privacy Bill, China Blamed for UK Hack, Finnish Retailer Fined Heavily US: Attorneys General from 15 states oppose the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) due to concerns about preemption of state privacy laws. UK: Government suspects China of a cyberattack on the military payroll system, exposing na…

Sporting win the league, Amorim leads the Lions to their second title in 4 years! Benfica Slip up against Famalicao. Porto manage a win against almost last place Chaves. Braga comes back at the death. Guimaraes falter against Rio Ave. Cristiano Ronaldo back in the scoring graces. Thanks once again for listening, Hit us up on the social! @Portugal_C…

Send us a text This week's Privacy Corner newsletter covers a range of important topics: Generative AI and GDPR: Privacy advocacy group noyb filed a complaint against OpenAI, alleging its AI tool ChatGPT violates user privacy by generating inaccurate personal data. The crux of the issue lies in whether noyb expects OpenAI to fix inherent limitation…

FC Porto get a new President. Sporting CP and Gyokeres come back at the death to tie a game. Benfica deal with flares and angry fans despite a big win against Braga. Tomas Handel leaves his mark on Boavista. Liverpool go Dutch. Thanks once again for listening, Hit us up on the social!@Portugal_Corner on X @theportugalcorner on Insta Join our Patreo…