GDPR News

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October 31, 2024

Global Authorities Address Social Media Scraping Concerns

Global privacy authorities urge social media companies to enhance protections against data scraping, emphasizing compliance with privacy laws and safeguarding personal information.

October 30, 2024

Pinterest Accused of Breaching GDPR Consent Requirements for Ads

Pinterest faces a GDPR complaint from noyb for allegedly tracking users without consent and failing to respond to data access requests.

October 29, 2024

LinkedIn Fined €310 Million for Misusing Personal Data

LinkedIn has been fined €310 million by Ireland’s DPC for violating GDPR by misusing personal data for targeted advertising without valid consent.

October 23, 2024

Meta Reintroduces Facial Recognition to Fight Scams and Improve Account Recovery

Meta reintroduces facial recognition to combat celeb-bait ads and aid account recovery, ensuring user privacy and security compliance.

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October 23, 2024

UK’s House of Lords Urges Early Data Adequacy Talks with EU

The House of Lords committee urges the UK Government to secure a new data adequacy agreement with the EU to avoid economic disruptions by June 2025.

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October 23, 2024

TfL May Repay Millions in Unlawful Fines to Dutch Lorry Drivers

TfL faces potential repayment of millions in unlawful fines to Dutch lorry drivers after a legal challenge revealed improper euro-denominated penalties.

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October 15, 2024

Estonia to limit telecommunication data retention obligation

Estonia’s Ministry of Justice faces challenges in aligning data retention policies with EU regulations while balancing privacy rights and national security.

October 15, 2024

TikTok Sets Aside €1 Billion for Future Fines

Bytedance faces legal challenges and fines in Europe and the U.S. over TikTok’s data handling and design, setting aside €1 billion for potential penalties.

October 15, 2024

Bundeskartellamt Concludes Meta Proceedings

The Bundeskartellamt’s decision reinforces user control over Meta’s data practices, aligning with EU data protection standards.

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October 14, 2024

G7 Data Protection Authorities Focus on AI Ethics and Privacy

The G7 DPA Roundtable 2024 focused on data protection, AI ethics, and safeguarding children’s privacy, promoting global cooperation and an action plan for the future.

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October 14, 2024

EDPB Issues Opinion on Processor and Sub-Processor Obligations Under GDPR

The EDPB’s recent opinion clarifies controllers’ obligations regarding processors and sub-processors under the EU GDPR, emphasizing the need for transparency and compliance.