Norway Proposes Law to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15
Norway proposes a law banning social media use for children under 15, raising GDPR consent age, and enhancing protections against online harm.
GDPR News
Data Protection Commission Issues €550,000 Fine Over DSP Biometric Data Use
The DPC fined the Department of Social Protection €550,000 for GDPR violations related to biometric data processing in Public Services Card registration.
Meta AI App Shares Private User Conversations Publicly Without Consent
Meta’s AI app exposes users’ private conversations publicly without clear consent, raising serious GDPR privacy and data protection concerns.
Swedish Court Uphelds GDPR Fine on Spotify for Data Processing Failures
Court upheld Spotify AB’s 5.2 million euros fine for failing to provide clear GDPR information and safeguards for personal data processing and transfers.
EU Experts Warn Against Weakening Encryption in ProtectEU Plan
EU experts warn that weakening encryption under ProtectEU risks privacy, security, and human rights, urging the Commission to protect strong encryption standards.
Court Temporary Pauses Order to Suspend TikTok’s Data Transfers to China
The High Court granted TikTok a stay on the DPC’s data transfer suspension to China until October while the full legal challenge, including a €530 million fine, is considered.
Vodafone Faces €45 Million GDPR Fine Over Partner Fraud and Security Issues
The BfDI found Vodafone €45 million for data protection failures linked to partner fraud and security flaws, prompting the company to enhance its compliance and security measures.
Meta and Yandex Exploit Android Browsers to De-Anonymize User Data
Meta and Yandex exploit Android local ports to link browsing data with app identities, bypassing privacy protections and raising serious GDPR concerns.
Civil Society Urges EU to Revoke UK Data Adequacy
Civil society groups warn the UK’s data adequacy status with the EU is at risk due to weakening data protection laws and enforcement.
TikTok Appeals Data Transfer Suspension to China After GDPR Fine in Ireland
TikTok seeks to halt an Irish court-ordered suspension of data transfers to China following a €530 million GDPR fine by the Data Protection Commission.
EDPS Issues Opinion on Proposal for EU Return System of Illegal Third-Country Nationals
he EDPS calls for strong data protection safeguards in the EU’s common return system for third-country nationals to protect vulnerable individuals’ privacy and rights.
Meta’s AI Data Collection Approved by Irish DPC
The Irish DPC approved Meta’s AI training data collection with safeguards, but legal challenges and privacy concerns under GDPR persist.