MI5 spies broke law by holding people’s intercepted data for years
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled that UK spies have unlawfully held onto individuals’ intercepted data for five years.
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Maltese government ditches controversial Huawei ‘Safe City’ CCTV company
The Maltese government has decided to put an end to the Safe City Malta project
Consumers Concerned About AI’s Impact on Data Privacy
Research has revealed a rift between consumer desires and organizational mindsets surrounding data privacy, especially artificial intelligence (AI).
French DPA fines app developer VOODOO 3 million euros
CNIL fined app developer VOODOO 3 million euros for unlawfully tracking users’ activity without their consent.
EU To Introduce New Rules On Political Ads
The European Parliament is toughening rules on political advertising, aiming to making elections more transparent and less vulnerable to interference.
Dutch hacker obtained virtually all Austrians’ personal data
The police did not elaborate on the consequences for Austrians’ data security.
EU Trying to Bring in ‘Mass Surveillance’ with Proposed Digital Law
A senior MEP within the European Parliament has accused the EU of trying to bring in “mass surveillance” with a new law controlling private online chats.
Meta’s EU data transfer case faces Article 65 dispute resolution mechanism
The destiny of Meta’s data transfer to the U.S. may depend on a critical Article 65 dispute resolution procedure within the European Union.
Does the European Parliament use Facial Recognition Technology?
European Parliament had tendered for CCTV cameras that were equipped with facial recognition technology.
Belgian Constitutional Court Invalidates Enforcement Provisions of Data Protection Law
Belgian Constitutional Court overturned a provision in the nation’s data protection law that inhibited parties from challenging DPA’s decisions.
Data Protection Authorities support noyb’s call for fair yes/no cookie banners
A task force within the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued a draft report in reaction noyb’s 700 cookie banner complaints.
Swedish presidency tries to close in on the Data Act
New compromise on the Data Act touching on scope, trade secrets, business-to-government (B2G) data access, international transfers, and compensation, etc.