August 2026

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August 28, 2026

Noyb Targets Schufa Over Alleged Shadow Database

Noyb, the European Centre for Digital Rights, has formally challenged Schufa’s alleged retention and use of historical consumer data. The […]

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August 27, 2026

Norway Considers Ban on Facial Recognition in Smart Glasses

Norway is considering stricter smart-glasses rules, including a possible ban on public facial recognition, amid growing GDPR and covert-recording concerns.

The image shows a Tesla car dashboard with a large touchscreen display. It shows navigation on a highway, speed of 137 km/h, and a map with directions to a zoo. Music is playing. The view through the windshield shows a road with trees on the sides and a car ahead.

August 25, 2026

Dutch DPA Fines Uber €824.99 Million for GDPR Violations

The Dutch data protection authority fined Uber €824.99 million for automatically deactivating drivers without human review and failing to provide adequate GDPR information.

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August 11, 2026

Data Privacy Framework Faces Scrutiny After U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on FTC Independence

The EDPB questions the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on FTC independence and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework’s validity and calls for European Commission review.

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August 10, 2026

Telecom Italia Fined €9.5 Million for GDPR Violations in Telemarketing Scheme

Italy fines Telecom Italia €9.5 million for illegal telemarketing using spoofed calls and mandates strict reforms under GDPR enforcement.

August 2026

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