Government agencies and police forces are using targeted social media ads based on protected characteristics and stereotypical traits to reach minority groups, raising ethical concerns.
TikTok is complying with the EU’s new Digital Services Act by making changes to its algorithm, giving European users the ability to opt-out of personalized content, and increasing transparency and moderation efforts.
Finnish DPA orders Yandex and Ridetech International to halt customers’ personal data transfer to Russia due to upcoming legislative reform weakening data protection.
Digital rights group NOYB accuses Ryanair of violating customers’ data protection rights by using facial recognition for identity verification.
The Court of Hague in The Netherlands has ruled that Facebook, operated by Meta, must reveal the identity of an anonymous user accused of defamation, marking a potential shift in user privacy and accountability on social media platforms.
The new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework between the U.S. and the EU has received mixed reactions from businesses, with some hesitating to adopt it due to potential legal challenges and increased regulatory scrutiny.
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will ask EU users for consent to display personalised ads due to recent regulatory rulings.
TikTok is set to face a hefty fine from the European Union over its alleged failure to protect children’s data, with the decision expected in September.
Google is introducing new privacy tools to allow users more control over personal images online, making it easier to remove explicit content from search results.
The EU and several Latin American and Caribbean nations have united to form the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, a cooperative framework aimed at encouraging digital growth and innovation.
The Dutch agency UWV has been found to have illegally tracked the online behaviors of benefits recipients, violating privacy and data protection laws.
The EU Commission is seeking public input on the performance and potential modifications to the mandate of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).