GDPR News

February 21, 2023

TikTok planning 2 more data centers in Europe amid data security concerns

TikTok is taking steps to address safety and regulatory concerns by expanding its presence in Europe.

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February 20, 2023

German DSK Publishes Decision on the DPIA on Access of Third Country Public Authorities

the German Data Protection Conference issued a compelling statement regarding third country public authorities’ access to personal data.

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February 20, 2023

How GDPR Changed European Companies’ Tech Stacks

As organizations adapt their IT infrastructure to abide by the latest privacy regulations, they are faced with a dilemma: efficiency versus flexibility.

February 20, 2023

Facebook inches closer to European blackout

Facebook and Instagram could be prohibited from sending European user data to the United States within the next two months

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February 17, 2023

French DPA decides GDPR does not apply to US company

CNIL closed its inquiry into Lusha Systems, Inc.’s adherence to GDPR after concluding that law does not aplly to it.

February 17, 2023

European Parliament Committee calls to reject EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs issued a Draft Motion for a Resolution demanding that the European Commission not grant adequacy to the newly proposed EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

February 14, 2023

Want to Delete Your Twitter DMs? Good Luck With That!

Despite statements from Twitter about the supposed deletion of messages, it appears that this is not happening.

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February 14, 2023

Italian DPA stops AI powered chatbot “Replika”

Italian DPA ordered Replika, an AI-powered chatbot that creates a ‘virtual friend’ using text and video interfaces, to stop processing personal data in Italy.

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February 14, 2023

CJEU issues ruling on DPOs and conflict of interest

Data protection officers can maintain other tasks and duties within their role, if they do not result in a conflict of interest, the CJEU affirmed.

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February 11, 2023

ChatGPT is a data privacy nightmare

ChatGPT – a threat to our privacy?

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February 11, 2023

Controversial spyware technology group with links to Ireland to be investigated by Justice Committee

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice is set to delve into the question of whether companies based in Ireland are manufacturing and selling spyware.