Dutch DPA Warns of OpenClaw AI Security Risks
The Dutch Data Protection Authority warns against using OpenClaw AI due to serious security risks and urges compliance with GDPR to protect personal data.
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FC Barcelona faces €500,000 GDPR fine over biometric data processing violations
Spain’s data protection authority, the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD), has imposed a €500,000 fine on Fútbol Club […]
EU Parliament committee vote stalls temporary CSAM scanning law extension
he EU Parliament committee failed to approve a temporary extension for voluntary CSAM scanning, risking a legal gap before permanent rules are finalized.
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.
EDPS issues Opinion on extension of CSAM rules
The EDPS calls for improved safeguards and legal clarity in extending EU interim rules to combat child sexual abuse online, emphasizing privacy and targeted data scanning.
EDPS Introduces Binding Rules to Safeguard DPO Independence in EU Bodies
The EDPS has introduced new guidance and binding rules to protect the independence and role of Data Protection Officers across all EU institutions.
EDPB and EDPS Issue Joint Opinion on Digital Omnibus
The EDPB and EDPS provide a Joint Opinion on the Digital Omnibus Regulation, urging caution on GDPR changes while supporting simplification and stronger oversight.
Austrian DPA Finds Microsoft’s Tracking of Students Breaches GDPR
Austrian data authority ruled Microsoft illegally tracked a minor via Microsoft 365 Education cookies without consent, ordering the company to stop within four weeks.
EDPB Submits Input for Law Enforcement Directive Evaluation
The EDPB advises the European Commission on improving the Law Enforcement Directive, emphasizing legal clarity, technology compliance, and resource needs for data protection authorities.
EU Extends UK GDPR Adequacy Decision for Six More Years
The EU extended the UK’s GDPR adequacy decision for six years, ensuring continued free and safe data transfers until 2031 with a review in four years.
EDPB Issues Recommendations on Legal Basis for User Accounts on E-commerce Sites
The EDPB recommends e-commerce sites offer guest checkout to protect user privacy, allowing mandatory accounts only for specific services under GDPR rules.
EU Court Holds Websites Responsible for GDPR Compliance with User Content
The EU court ruled that websites hosting user content must actively protect user privacy and comply with GDPR, including for anonymous users, or face heavy fines.