EDPB Approves Six-Month Extension for UK Data Protection Adequacy
The EDPB supports a six-month extension of the UK GDPR adequacy decisions until December 2025 while awaiting the UK’s data protection reform.
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EDPS Rejects European Investment Bank Data Transfers to India Over GDPR Issues
EU data watchdog blocks routine personal data transfers to India, citing insufficient data protection under India’s yet-to-be-implemented DPDP Act.
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.
EDPS Annual Report 2024: Future Data Protection and GDPR Enforcement
The EDPS 2024 Annual Report highlights efforts to strengthen GDPR enforcement, promote transparency, and balance innovation with privacy across the EU.
Meta to train AI on EU users’ data
Meta plans to train its AI models on public content in the EU to comply with GDPR and enhance privacy while avoiding legal risks.
DPC Launches Inquiry into X’s Use of Personal Data for AI Training
The DPC has launched an inquiry into XIUC’s processing of EU/EEA users’ personal data for training Grok LLMs, focusing on GDPR compliance and transparency.
TikTok Faces €500 Million Fine for Data Transfer to China
TikTok faces a fine over €500 million for transferring European user data to China, with an impending decision from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission.
France fines Apple €150M for tracking consent popups
The French Competition Authority criticized Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) for favoring large firms like Meta while disadvantaging smaller publishers, urging fairer consent processes.
How Cybersecurity Frameworks Help Businesses Stay Secure
Cybersecurity frameworks provide structured, proactive defenses to mitigate digital threats, protect assets, and ensure compliance, fostering trust and resilience for businesses and consumers alike.
EU Commission Extends UK Data Adequacy Decision to December 2025
The European Commission proposed extending the UK’s data adequacy decision until December 2025, pending assessment of new data protection legislation.
EDPB Adopts Statement on PNR Directive Implementation
The EDPB adopted a statement on the PNR Directive, urging EU countries to implement changes in line with the CJEU’s judgment to enhance passenger data protection.
Signal to Leave Sweden if Data Retention Bill is Passed
Signal’s CEO warns of withdrawal from Sweden if a proposed bill requiring data retention and backdoors for law enforcement is enacted.