EDPS Rejects European Investment Bank Data Transfers to India Over GDPR Issues
EU data watchdog blocks routine personal data transfers to India, citing insufficient data protection under India’s yet-to-be-implemented DPDP Act.
GDPR News
EDPB and EDPS Call for Simplified GDPR Record-Keeping Requirements
The EDPB and EDPS urge the European Commission to simplify GDPR record-keeping obligations to reduce burdens while safeguarding data protection rights.
Instagram Tests AI to Detect Underage Users
Meta uses AI on Instagram to verify user ages, protect teens with privacy settings, and notify parents about age accuracy and online safety.
TikTok Fined €530 Million for GDPR Violations Over Data Transfers to China
The Irish DPC fined TikTok €530 million for GDPR breaches related to inadequate protection of European user data transferred to China.
EDPS Annual Report 2024: Future Data Protection and GDPR Enforcement
The EDPS 2024 Annual Report highlights efforts to strengthen GDPR enforcement, promote transparency, and balance innovation with privacy across the EU.
EDPB Releases 2024 Report on GDPR Enforcement and Strategy
The EDPB’s 2024 Annual Report highlights new strategies, increased GDPR guidance, stakeholder engagement, and efforts to simplify data protection across Europe.
EU GDPR Procedural Reform Risks More Complexity in Cross-Border Enforcement
EU GDPR procedural reform risks increasing complexity and delays in cross-border enforcement despite aims to streamline cooperation between data protection authorities.
Meta to train AI on EU users’ data
Meta plans to train its AI models on public content in the EU to comply with GDPR and enhance privacy while avoiding legal risks.
DPC Launches Inquiry into X’s Use of Personal Data for AI Training
The DPC has launched an inquiry into XIUC’s processing of EU/EEA users’ personal data for training Grok LLMs, focusing on GDPR compliance and transparency.
EU and Japan Strengthen Data Protection Partnership
EU and Japan strengthen data protection partnership, expanding adequacy talks to academia and public sectors, aiming for swift progress.
CJEU Advocate General Backs WhatsApp in €225 Million EDPB Fine Dispute
WhatsApp receives support from a CJEU adviser in its challenge against the EDPB over a €225 million fine for privacy violations.
French MP Latombe Could Bring Down EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Philippe Latombe’s legal challenge to the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework raises questions about EU-US data transfers and potential implications for data protection.