EncroChat Phone Network Interception Upheld by Court
Dutch court upholds use of EncroChat data in conviction, affirming EU trust principle.
GDPR News
Meta to collect “anonymized” data from Quest headsets
Meta begins anonymized data collection from Quest VR users, raising privacy concerns.
Meta to face £3bn UK lawsuit over data monetisation
UK lawsuit progresses against Meta for data sharing practices, spotlighting GDPR compliance issues.
EU Rights Groups Challenge Meta’s “Consent or Pay” Model
EU rights groups urge EDPB to reject Meta’s “consent or pay” tactic, threatening GDPR and privacy.
Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules
ECHR rules against Russia’s encryption demands, upholding privacy rights.
CNIL publishes agenda for 2024
CNIL’s 2024 focus: minors’ data, Olympic Games, access rights, and e-receipts.
Rethinking Freedom of Information in the Wake of Sweden’s Gang Wars
Sweden’s open data laws clash with rising gang-related violence.
Morele.net Hit with €870K GDPR Fine for Data Breach
Morele.net faces a €870,000 GDPR fine after re-evaluation by UODO for data breach.
20 Years of Facebook: trust in social media remains low
Survey shows only 6% trust social media with data as Facebook turns 20.
Privacy is a key to customer trust, stydy reveals
Privacy investment yields economic benefits and customer trust, but AI transparency lags.
Danish Data Protection Authority Unveils Updated Strategy
The Danish Data Protection Authority revises its data protection strategy, focusing on risk-based supervision.
Irish DPC Counters Criticism, Defends Its GDPR Compliance Record
Irish DPC defends GDPR enforcement record, refutes claims of leniency and highlights significant fines.