GDPR News

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April 26, 2024

CNIL asesses GDPR impact

French DPA (CNIL) assessed the economic impact of GDPR on businesses and individuals in Europe, highlighting the costs, benefits, methodological challenges, and lessons for regulators.

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April 26, 2024

EU extends CSAM rules until April 2026

MEPs have endorsed a temporary extension of the e-Privacy derogation to allow the detection of online child sexual abuse material until April 2026, aiming to harmonize reporting on measures taken by companies.

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April 26, 2024

Germany to amend federal privacy law

The Draft Law amending the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) introduces significant changes to data protection regulations in Germany, including the institutionalization of the Data Protection Conference (DSK) and amendments to data subject access rights and scoring practices.

April 22, 2024

Dutch Government May Drop Facebook Amid Privacy Concerns

The Dutch government is considering ceasing the use of Facebook due to privacy concerns raised by the Dutch Data Protection Authority, potentially impacting how the government communicates with citizens.

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April 21, 2024

CJEU upholds ruling on fingerprints for ID cards

The European Court of Justice upheld a regulation requiring two fingerprints on identity cards in Germany to combat identity theft, despite some civil rights activists expressing disappointment.

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April 19, 2024

EDPS concerned about privacy in era of AI

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) is concerned about potential erosion of key principles in the EU’s GDPR due to challenges posed by advanced AI technologies.

April 19, 2024

EDPB issues opinion on Meta’s “consent or pay” model

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issues guidance on adtech giants like Meta violating GDPR by offering “consent or pay” options, emphasizing the need for real choice in data processing.