Vinted Faces €2.4M Penalty from Lithuanian DPA for GDPR Non-Compliance
Lithuanian Data Protection Authority fines Vinted, UAB €2.4M for GDPR violations related to personal data processing, emphasizing compliance and enforcement measures.
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Dutch DPA fights algorithmic discrimination
The 2023 benefits scandal in the Netherlands revealed ongoing challenges with algorithmic discrimination, prompting the Dutch Data Protection Authority to enhance oversight and collaboration with European privacy regulators to address privacy violations effectively.
Grindr must pay €5.65 million for GDPR breach, court rules
Grindr fined €5.65 million for sharing sensitive user data with commercial third parties.
EU Data Protection Supervisor Issues Guidelines on Generative AI
New guidelines by the EDPS provide practical advice on using generative AI tools in EU institutions to comply with data protection laws under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, emphasizing safeguarding individuals’ personal information and privacy.
Meta to receive a fine for “pay or consent” model
The EU is set to charge Meta for violating digital rules with its “pay or consent” model, potentially coercing users into data tracking, following similar recent actions against Apple under the Digital Markets Act.
Court uphelds biggest GDPR fine in Latvia
Court upholds fine on SIA “Tet” for mishandling personal data in “Tet+” service, emphasizing company’s commitment to data protection under GDPR regulations.
EU CSAM Scanning Law Delayed Amid Privacy Debates
EU officials delay discussions on legislation requiring messaging services to scan for CSAM, facing opposition from member states over privacy and encryption concerns.
EDPB Elects Zdravko Vukić as Deputy Chair
EDPB elects Zdravko Vukić as Deputy Chair, emphasizing empowerment of individuals and enhancing enforcement cooperation to address emerging challenges in EU data protection.
EU Council Approves Position on Enhanced GDPR Enforcement Rules
The EU Council has agreed on a position regarding new regulation aimed at enhancing cooperation among national data protection authorities for enforcing the GDPR.
noyb Files GDPR Complaint Against Google’s Privacy Sandbox
noyb files GDPR complaint against Google’s Privacy Sandbox for misleading users with hidden tracking features, raising concerns about transparency and user consent in data privacy.
LinkedIn to limit targeted advertising based on LinkedIn Groups data
LinkedIn discontinues targeted advertising based on LinkedIn Groups data in response to a complaint filed with the European Commission, aligning with the Digital Services Act to enhance online content governance and protect user data.
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission publishes 2023 Annual Report
Data Protection Commission’s 2023 Annual Report reveals substantial fines on companies, increased cases, and active involvement in legislative consultations and enforcement actions.