noyb publishes Consent Banner Report: EDPB vs National DPAs
This report by noyb offers insights for companies implementing consent banners, highlighting the varying standards between the EDPB and national DPAs.
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GDPR Complaint Targets Microsoft’s Xandr for Data Access Denials
A complaint supported by European privacy advocacy group, noyb, targets Microsoft-owned adtech business Xandr for GDPR violations. The complaint alleges […]
GPEN Sweep 2024 Report on Deceptive Design Patterns Published
The GPEN Sweep 2024 report highlights the prevalence of deceptive design patterns in websites and apps, urging stricter enforcement of data protection laws and more transparent design practices.
Meta Under Investigation in Spain for GDPR Violations
National Court Prosecutor’s Office initiates investigation into Meta’s potential GDPR violations.
Court reduces Spotify GDPR fine to 4 Million Euros
The Administrative Court reduced Spotify AB’s GDPR sanction to 40 million euros.
Vinted Faces €2.4M Penalty from Lithuanian DPA for GDPR Non-Compliance
Lithuanian Data Protection Authority fines Vinted, UAB €2.4M for GDPR violations related to personal data processing, emphasizing compliance and enforcement measures.
Dutch DPA fights algorithmic discrimination
The 2023 benefits scandal in the Netherlands revealed ongoing challenges with algorithmic discrimination, prompting the Dutch Data Protection Authority to enhance oversight and collaboration with European privacy regulators to address privacy violations effectively.
Grindr must pay €5.65 million for GDPR breach, court rules
Grindr fined €5.65 million for sharing sensitive user data with commercial third parties.
EU Data Protection Supervisor Issues Guidelines on Generative AI
New guidelines by the EDPS provide practical advice on using generative AI tools in EU institutions to comply with data protection laws under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, emphasizing safeguarding individuals’ personal information and privacy.
Meta to receive a fine for “pay or consent” model
The EU is set to charge Meta for violating digital rules with its “pay or consent” model, potentially coercing users into data tracking, following similar recent actions against Apple under the Digital Markets Act.
Court uphelds biggest GDPR fine in Latvia
Court upholds fine on SIA “Tet” for mishandling personal data in “Tet+” service, emphasizing company’s commitment to data protection under GDPR regulations.
EU CSAM Scanning Law Delayed Amid Privacy Debates
EU officials delay discussions on legislation requiring messaging services to scan for CSAM, facing opposition from member states over privacy and encryption concerns.