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Spotify Fined $5.4 Million for Data Transparency Violation

Music streaming giant Spotify was fined 58 million kronor ($5.4 million) on Tuesday for failing to adequately inform users about the usage of their collected data, according to Swedish authorities. Spotify has announced its intention to appeal the decision. The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) conducted a review of “how Spotify handles customers’ right…

Spotify Tests 'Offline Mix' Feature for Offline Listening, While Announcing Workforce Reductions

Spotify Tests ‘Offline Mix’ Feature for Offline Listening, While Announcing Workforce Reductions

Spotify founder Daniel Ek tweeted about a new feature called “Offline Mix” that the music streaming app is currently testing. The feature aims to provide users with a playlist that can be accessed even when they are offline, such as during flights or in areas with no internet connection. Ek did not mention a specific…