Telegram’s New Policy Raises Privacy Concerns
Telegram’s new privacy policy allows user data sharing with authorities, raising concerns about user privacy and regulatory compliance.
GDPR News
Germany plans to regulate automated credit scoring
Germany’s revision of its Federal Data Protection Act aims to clarify rules around automatic credit scoring while addressing existing legal challenges.
Meta Platforms Fined €91 Million for Storing Passwords in Plaintext
The DPC fined Meta Platforms Ireland Limited €91 million for failing to secure user passwords and notify authorities of a data breach.
Council of Europe Publishes Guidelines for Voter Data Protection
The Council of Europe has issued guidelines to enhance the protection of personal data for voters during registration and identity verification processes.
Belgian DPA publishes guidance on interplay between GDPR and AI Act
The Belgian DPA’s guidance clarifies the compliance of AI systems with GDPR, emphasizing the role of Data Protection Officers and the need for transparency and human oversight.
Mozilla Accused of GDPR Violations in Firefox User Tracking
Mozilla faces a privacy complaint for allegedly collecting user data in Firefox without consent, raising GDPR compliance concerns.
New Spanish Law on Traveler Data Raises Privacy Concerns
Spain’s new law requiring hotels and rentals to share traveler data has sparked fears of chaos and privacy violations in the tourism sector.
New Germal Law Aims to Cut Cookie Banners and Enhance User Experience
New German law reduces cookie banners, allowing users to store consent preferences permanently for a better online experience.
EDPB and Commission to Collaborate on Guidance on DMA and GDPR interplay
The European Commission and EDPB are collaborating to clarify the relationship between the DMA and GDPR for digital gatekeepers.
Irish DPC’s Court Case Against X Ends, But AI Data Compliance Issues Remain
The Irish DPC’s proceedings against X ended with an agreement to halt certain data processing, but concerns about AI data practices and user consent remain unresolved.
EU Regulators Tighten Control Over AI Systems
EU regulators are tightening oversight on tech firms’ AI development, focusing on GDPR compliance and user data protection.
EDPB Invites Stakeholders for Consent or Pay Guidelines Discussion
The EDPB will host a stakeholder event on November 18, 2024, to gather insights on ‘Consent or Pay’ models for upcoming data protection guidelines.