EDPS finishes audit of Europol
The executive summary of the EUROPOL inspection report highlights key findings and recommendations for enhancing data protection in the organization.
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No Photos Please: Tate Modern Reopens Viewing Gallery Amidst Privacy Controversy
The Tate Modern re-opens viewing gallery with ‘no photos’ signs after luxury flat owners win a privacy case, though with sections overlooking the flats still off-limits.
Meta denied injunction against Norway’s ban order on its surveillance ads
Meta’s bid to overturn Norway’s ban on its non-consensual ad targeting was rejected by an Oslo District Court, marking a significant victory for data protection rights.
Meta May Offer Ad-Free Subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook in the E.U.
Meta plans to introduce a paid subscription service for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, offering an ad-free experience as a means to address privacy concerns.
Czech Police’s Facial Recognition Software under scrutiny
The use of facial recognition software by the Czech Police is under scrutiny due to legal and data protection concerns.
OpenAI accused of string of data protection breaches in GDPR complaint filed by privacy researcher
OpenAI is facing allegations of breaching various aspects of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
UK Government targets minorities with social media ads despite Facebook ban
Government agencies and police forces are using targeted social media ads based on protected characteristics and stereotypical traits to reach minority groups, raising ethical concerns.
TikTok Users Will Be Able to Opt Out of the Algorithm in Europe
TikTok is complying with the EU’s new Digital Services Act by making changes to its algorithm, giving European users the ability to opt-out of personalized content, and increasing transparency and moderation efforts.
Finnish DPA bans Yango taxi service transfers of personal data from Finland to Russia temporarily
Finnish DPA orders Yandex and Ridetech International to halt customers’ personal data transfer to Russia due to upcoming legislative reform weakening data protection.
Privacy group challenges Ryanair’s use of facial recognition
Digital rights group NOYB accuses Ryanair of violating customers’ data protection rights by using facial recognition for identity verification.
Dutch Unemployment Benefit Recipients Unfairly Targeted
The Dutch agency UWV has been found to have illegally tracked the online behaviors of benefits recipients, violating privacy and data protection laws.
The legal and ethical implications of synthetic data
The article discusses the complex legal and ethical issues arising from the creation and use of synthetic data, emphasizing the need for robust guidelines to maintain privacy and integrity while exploiting its potential benefits.