The 2023 benefits scandal in the Netherlands revealed ongoing challenges with algorithmic discrimination, prompting the Dutch Data Protection Authority to enhance oversight and collaboration with European privacy regulators to address privacy violations effectively.
New guidelines by the EDPS provide practical advice on using generative AI tools in EU institutions to comply with data protection laws under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, emphasizing safeguarding individuals’ personal information and privacy.
Recomendations provide detailed guidance to employers in Lithuania on the legal requirements and best practices for processing criminal record data of employees and job candidates.
The EU is set to charge Meta for violating digital rules with its “pay or consent” model, potentially coercing users into data tracking, following similar recent actions against Apple under the Digital Markets Act.
noyb files GDPR complaint against Google’s Privacy Sandbox for misleading users with hidden tracking features, raising concerns about transparency and user consent in data privacy.
LinkedIn discontinues targeted advertising based on LinkedIn Groups data in response to a complaint filed with the European Commission, aligning with the Digital Services Act to enhance online content governance and protect user data.
Google commits to deleting users’ location data, saving it locally, reducing storage duration, and safeguarding privacy amidst increasing pressure for user protection.
Noyb challenges Meta’s privacy policy changes in Europe, questioning the use of user data for AI training without clear user consent.
Luxembourg DPA has introduced DAAZ, a tool designed to help SMEs in Luxembourg comply with GDPR regulations.
Worldcoin halts activities in Spain amid ongoing EU data protection investigations, enhancing security measures and continuing user base growth.
EU investigates Microsoft 365 Education for GDPR violations regarding children’s data protection and transparency issues raised by noyb complaints.