German Supervisory Authorities Publish Opinion on Subscription Websites
German DPAs issued an opinion concerning websites that offer visitors options to access a free version which tracks user behavior or a paid version without monitoring.
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UK presses on with post-Brexit data protection reform
UK moves on with data protection reform to make it more “flexible”, while critics warn of risks.
MEPs against greenlighting data transfers with the U.S. under current rules
expressed concerns regarding the adequacy decision proposed by the European Commission, asserting that a data transfer between the EU and U.S. would not guarantee sufficient safeguards for personal data protection.
EDPB adopted letter to EU institutions on data sharing for AML/CFT purposes
The EDPB expressed serious reservations about certain additions which would enable private entities to acquire personal information from each other regarding “suspect transactions”
Austria challenges EU newspapers’ pay-or-cookie walls
Austrian data protection authority (DSB) made the ruling that readers be able to choose either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to this type of cookie paywall.
AI Act: EU Parliament walking fine line on banned practices
European Parliament held a political meeting whereby they concluded the discussion on several essential aspects of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation.
Launch of the 2022 Annual Activity Report of the EDPB
the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has released its Annual Activity Report for 2022.
France ratifies Council of Europe Convention 108+
On the 27th of March 2023, France officially ratified Council of Europe Convention 108+
EU Parliament study slams online child abuse material proposal
The European Commission’s plans to combat the spread of CSAM have sparked vehement debate due to its potential invasion of privacy.
ChatGPT spurs debate about EU AI regulation
At present, there are no comprehensive regulations at the European Union level governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
CNIL issues €125,000 Fine Against E-Scooter Rental Company
CNIL fined e-scooter rental company Cityscoot €125,000 for failing to comply with EU and French data protection regulations.
Spain asks EU data protection board to discuss OpenAI’s ChatGPT
AEPD has requested that the EDBP evaluate possible privacy concerns in relation to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.