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October 28, 2023

Clearview AI’s Appeal Success Against UK GDPR Fine

Clearview AI successfully appealed against a £7.5 million fine and enforcement notice issued by the UK’s ICO.

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October 28, 2023

EU data watchdogs issue statement on digital euro

The EDPB and the EDPS have released a Joint Opinion on the proposed digital euro regulation, offering recommendations to enhance data privacy and protection standards.

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October 28, 2023

GDPR harmonisation could open health data’s potential

The EHDS proposal faces debate over patient consent for secondary use of health data.

October 25, 2023

Poland opens privacy probe of ChatGPT following GDPR complaint

OpenAI’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is under investigation by the Polish DPA for potential breaches of the EU GDPR.

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October 25, 2023

Belgium authorities investigate Ulez fines hitting EU citizens in wake of Brexit

Belgian authorities investigate allegations that thousands of fines have been unlawfully issued to drivers for breaches of London’s ultra-low emissions zone, in potential violation of data rules post-Brexit.

October 18, 2023

TikTok Fights Back Against €345mil EU Data Privacy Fine

TikTok is appealing against a €345mil data privacy fine imposed by European regulators, who allege the platform failed to adequately protect the private data of its teenage users.

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October 17, 2023

EOS Matrix Fined €5.47m for Serious GDPR Violations

EOS Matrix hit with a hefty €5.47m fine for multiple GDPR violations, including unauthorised data processing and lack of transparency.

October 17, 2023

Equifax Fined £11 Million for Historic Cyber Breach

Equifax Ltd has been fined £11 million by Britain’s financial watchdog for a severe cybersecurity breach in 2017.

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October 17, 2023

EDPS finishes audit of Europol

The executive summary of the EUROPOL inspection report highlights key findings and recommendations for enhancing data protection in the organization.

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October 17, 2023

EU looks for common ground with Japan on AI

The European Union and Japan find common ground on generative artificial intelligence regulation, aiming to deepen cooperation.

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October 16, 2023

EU Tribunal Rejects Suspension Request on Data Protection Framework

The President of the European Tribunal rejected a request for a suspension of execution regarding the EU-US data protection framework, stating that the plaintiff failed to prove urgency or potential for serious and irreparable harm.