Telegram reports spike in sharing user data with law enforcement
Telegram’s data-sharing practices with law enforcement have significantly increased, raising privacy concerns amid regulatory scrutiny.
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EDPS Warns Frontex Over Violations in Data Sharing
The EDPS reprimanded Frontex for non-compliance with data-sharing regulations, urging adherence to safeguards to protect individuals’ rights.
EU Court rules GDPR complaints can’t be rejected based on frequency
The CJEU ruled that complaint frequency doesn’t invalidate GDPR complaints unless they are clearly vexatious or abusive, impacting data protection enforcement across the EU.
OpenAI Fined €15 Million for GDPR Violations in Italy
The Italian Data Protection Authority fined OpenAI €15 million for using personal data without legal grounds and lacking age verification for ChatGPT.
German DPA investigates Worldcoin’s use of biometric data
Worldcoin, now called World, faces regulatory scrutiny in Germany for GDPR compliance regarding its iris-scanning technology and data protection practices.
Netflix Fined €4.75 Million for Insufficient Transparency
The Dutch DPA fines Netflix €4.75 million for inadequate customer information on personal data handling, violating GDPR regulations.
EDPB Adopts Opinion on Personal Data Use for AI Model Development
The EDPB’s opinion clarifies the use of personal data in AI development, focusing on anonymity, legitimate interest, and the consequences of unlawful data processing.
DPC Fines Meta €251 Million for Facebook Data Breach
Meta faces a €251 million fine from the DPC for a data breach affecting 29 million accounts, with plans to appeal the decision.
Irish DPA collected only €19.9 million from €3.26 billion of GDPR fines
The Data Protection Commission has collected only €19.9 million of the €3.26 billion in fines imposed over five years, with many cases under appeal.
EU Commission’s Ad Campaign Violates GDPR Rules on Sensitive Data
The EU’s Commission faces a privacy scandal after the EDPS confirmed its ad campaign unlawfully processed sensitive data to influence public opinion on CSAM legislation.
LinkedIn Under Scrutiny After €310 Million GDPR Fine
LinkedIn faces scrutiny in Europe after a €310 million fine, announcing changes to its data processing for targeted ads by January 2025.
EDPS Reviews European Commission’s Microsoft 365 Compliance
The EDPS is assessing the European Commission’s compliance with its March 2024 decision on Microsoft 365 usage, following identified data protection violations.