EU Spyware Investigation Targeted by Pegasus Surveillance
A former Member of the European Parliament involved in examining spyware abuses in the European Union was reportedly targeted with […]
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Dutch Government Approves Google Cloud for Public Sector
The Dutch government approved Google Cloud for public sector use after a DPIA, but future depends on the stability of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework amid legal challenges.
EDPB Launches New Initiatives to Enhance GDPR Consistency
The EDPB introduces new tools and cooperation efforts to simplify GDPR compliance, support innovation, and ensure consistent data protection enforcement across Europe.
Cate Blanchett Launches EU Tool to Control AI Use of Personal Likeness
Cate Blanchett launched a voluntary EU tool allowing people to control AI use of their likeness, supporting consent and rights under evolving AI and data protection laws.
EDPB Publishes Data Breach Notification Template
The EDPB adopted a common data breach notification template to simplify GDPR reporting, improve consistency, and support faster responses across Europe.
EDPB Meets Commissioner McGrath to Discuss GDPR Priorities
The EDPB met with Commissioner McGrath to discuss GDPR priorities, cross-regulatory cooperation, children’s data protection, andpolitical ads.
Meta’s AI Training Program Collects European Employee Data
Meta’s AI training program collects European employee data via US-based devices, raising serious GDPR compliance concerns over unauthorized data use.
EDPB Approves Europrivacy GDPR Certifications
The EDPB approved Europrivacy certification for global use, enhancing GDPR compliance and simplifying international data transfers with stronger legal safeguards.
Meta Looses in Court Over Potential €430 Million GDPR Fines
Meta lost a legal challenge allowing the Irish Data Protection Commission to impose fines up to €430 million for GDPR violations affecting millions of Facebook users.
Belgian Data Protection Authority turns to criminal courts for GDPR enforcement
The Belgian Data Protection Authority will use criminal courts to enforce GDPR rules after fines were often reduced by the Market Court.
German Authorities Oppose Chat Control to Protect Privacy
German data protection authorities urge the EU to stop chat control plans, citing privacy risks, technical flaws, and advocating for child safety by design.
Instagram Ends End-to-End Encryption for Direct Messages
Meta ends Instagram’s optional end-to-end encryption for direct messages, reverting to standard encryption that allows message access by the company.