GDPR News

April 11, 2023

TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children’s data

The data regulator slammed TikTok for their failure to adequately verify the ages of those using their platform.

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March 31, 2023

Italy’s privacy watchdog bans ChatGPT over data breach concerns

Temporary measure is in place ‘until ChatGPT respects privacy’, says Italian Data Protection Authority

March 31, 2023

Meta to rely on legitimate interests as basis for user tracking

Starting April 5th, Meta will use ‘legitimate interests’ as its legal basis for targeting EU users with tailored advertisements.

March 29, 2023

Amazon subsidiaries worry data protection advocates

From skimming customers’ Amazon Kindle to noting their preferred groceries on Prime, Amazon has perfected the craft of data tracking.

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March 28, 2023

Courts Side With Big Companies Including Amazon and Experian in Privacy Appeals

This string of victories will surely embolden other companies to challenge their own GDPR violations.

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March 27, 2023

EU consumer department to present voluntary pledge over ‘cookie fatigue’

The European Commission is taking steps to combat growing user ‘cookie fatigue’ with a voluntary initiative.

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March 23, 2023

German parties accused of breaching data protection rules

NOYB has launched a series of complaints against Germany’s major political parties for violating EU data protection rules during the 2021 election campaign.

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March 22, 2023

Big Tech gives EU access to thousands of user accounts each year

Governments are increasingly turning to Big Tech for assistance in accessing confidential consumer information.

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March 20, 2023

Hungarian DPA issues fine €25,000 for cookie non-compliance

Hungarian data protection authority fined TV2 Média €25,000 for non-compliance in relation of use of cookies on its websites.

March 20, 2023

Austrian DSB Declares Meta Tracking Tools Illegal

Austrian Data Protection Authority has declared that Facebook’s tracking pixel violates the GDPR and the latest CJEU decision on transatlantic data flows.

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March 20, 2023

Facial recognition petition demands ban in Brussels public spaces

A coalition of human rights organisations is launching a petition at the Brussels Parliament to demand a ban on facial recognition technology in public spaces.