A new study reveals that the vast majority of licensed British gambling websites may be violating strict data privacy laws by collecting user tracking information before obtaining consent. Researchers found that nearly nine in ten platforms appear to engage in "data surveillance," potentially breaching GDPR regulations on how personal data is handled. The findings raise concerns about widespread non-compliance within the online betting and casino industry, where user information is often harvested without explicit permission. Critics warn that such practices could expose customers to unnecessary privacy risks.
Most gambling websites nudge users towards accepting tracking data and harvest it before consent is given, study showsOnline bookmakers and casinos have been accused of widespread non-compliance of information privacy requirements, including “data surveillance” of customers, according to a study.Nearly nine out of 10 (86%) licensed British gambling websites appear to be flouting the general data protection regulation (GDPR), the strict rules governing how organisations can collect, store and process personal data, according to the research. Continue reading...
