EDPB Adopts Report on EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Review
The EDPB’s report reviews the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, highlighting compliance monitoring and the need for strong safeguards in data handling.
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TikTok Shares Update on Its Efforts To Separate EU User Data
TikTok is enhancing EU data protection measures amid potential U.S. bans, focusing on new data centers and user data safety initiatives.
IAB Tech Lab Seeks Industry Feedback on Global Privacy Platform Guidelines
IAB Tech Lab invites feedback on its Global Privacy Platform Implementation Guidelines to aid compliance with global privacy regulations until December 16, 2024.
Global Authorities Address Social Media Scraping Concerns
Global privacy authorities urge social media companies to enhance protections against data scraping, emphasizing compliance with privacy laws and safeguarding personal information.
Pinterest Accused of Breaching GDPR Consent Requirements for Ads
Pinterest faces a GDPR complaint from noyb for allegedly tracking users without consent and failing to respond to data access requests.
LinkedIn Fined €310 Million for Misusing Personal Data
LinkedIn has been fined €310 million by Ireland’s DPC for violating GDPR by misusing personal data for targeted advertising without valid consent.
TfL May Repay Millions in Unlawful Fines to Dutch Lorry Drivers
TfL faces potential repayment of millions in unlawful fines to Dutch lorry drivers after a legal challenge revealed improper euro-denominated penalties.
TikTok Sets Aside €1 Billion for Future Fines
Bytedance faces legal challenges and fines in Europe and the U.S. over TikTok’s data handling and design, setting aside €1 billion for potential penalties.
EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Review Confirms U.S. Compliance
The European Commission’s first review of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework confirms effective U.S. compliance, with a follow-up planned in three years.
European Commission Finds US Compliant with Data Privacy Framework Amid Criticism
The European Commission’s report finds the US compliant with a key privacy framework, but critics highlight ongoing concerns about data protection loopholes.
Court Upholds DPC Investigation into Complaints Against Google’s Data Practices
The Irish High Court upheld a DPC inquiry into Google’s data processing practices, allowing five user complaints to proceed while dismissing one for lack of data processing.
EDPB Chooses Right to Erasure for Fourth Coordinated Enforcement Action
The EDPB will launch a coordinated enforcement action in 2025 to assess the implementation of the right to erasure under GDPR.