EDPB Supports Global Privacy Efforts on AI-Generated Images
The EDPB and 60+ global authorities call for strong safeguards and transparency to protect privacy from harmful AI-generated images of real individuals.
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EDPB Adopts 2026-2027 Work Programme
The EDPB’s 2026-2027 work programme focuses on GDPR compliance, enforcement cooperation, emerging tech guidance, and global data protection collaboration.
EDPB and EDPS Issues Joint Opinion on European Commission’s Digital Omnibus on AI Proposal
The EDPB and EDPS support AI Act simplification but stress protecting fundamental rights, maintaining DPA roles, and limiting delays in high-risk AI system rules.
Digital Omnibus: What’s proposed and why it matters
EU’s Digital Omnibus consolidates data laws and streamlines incident reporting but proposes GDPR/ePrivacy changes that could materially lower privacy protections, drawing strong criticism.
EDPS Revises Generative AI Guidance for EU Institutions
EDPS updated guidance strengthens data protection rules for generative AI used by EU institutions, adding a practical compliance checklist and clearer controller/processor responsibilities.
Hundreds of thousands of Grok chats found in search results
Searchable links to Grok chat transcripts have exposed hundreds of thousands of user conversations, raising serious GDPR and privacy concerns about shared AI chats.
AI browsers leak personal data
Study finds major AI browser assistants transmit sensitive personal data, likely breaching GDPR and requiring stronger consent, transparency, and technical safeguards.
Germany’s Data Watchdog Calls for DeepSeek Ban
Germany’s data watchdog accuses DeepSeek of unlawful data transfers to China, prompting potential EU-wide app bans under GDPR rules.
Meta’s AI Data Collection Approved by Irish DPC
The Irish DPC approved Meta’s AI training data collection with safeguards, but legal challenges and privacy concerns under GDPR persist.
Meta’s Use of EU Data for AI Training Upheld by German Court Despite Criticism
The Higher Regional Court of Cologne upheld Meta’s lawful use of public EU data for AI training under GDPR, despite ongoing criticism from German data protection authorities.
Meta Faces GDPR Action for Using European Data in AI Training
Noyb and German consumer group challenge Meta’s AI training using European data without GDPR-compliant legal basis, demanding immediate halt and compliance.
Instagram Tests AI to Detect Underage Users
Meta uses AI on Instagram to verify user ages, protect teens with privacy settings, and notify parents about age accuracy and online safety.