Norways DPA and FCA joins forces to combat cybercrime
Datatilsynet and Finanstilsynet invite banks to join a sandbox project to enhance data sharing solutions while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
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IAPP publishes Privacy Governance Report 2024
The 2024 Privacy Governance Report reveals the expanding responsibilities of privacy professionals amid growing complexities in compliance and technology.
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.
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.
Meta Reintroduces Facial Recognition to Fight Scams and Improve Account Recovery
Meta reintroduces facial recognition to combat celeb-bait ads and aid account recovery, ensuring user privacy and security compliance.
Hungarian Presidency Proposes Review of e-Privacy Directive
Hungarian presidency pushes for renewed review of e-Privacy directive and emphasizes telecom consolidation and green investments in the EU.
Meta Platforms Fined €91 Million for Storing Passwords in Plaintext
The DPC fined Meta Platforms Ireland Limited €91 million for failing to secure user passwords and notify authorities of a data breach.
Mozilla Accused of GDPR Violations in Firefox User Tracking
Mozilla faces a privacy complaint for allegedly collecting user data in Firefox without consent, raising GDPR compliance concerns.
noyb lodges complaints against EU Parliament over data breach
A data breach in the European Parliament’s recruitment platform, PEOPLE, compromised sensitive information of over 8,000 individuals, raising concerns about security measures and GDPR compliance.
EU CSAM Scanning Law Delayed Amid Privacy Debates
EU officials delay discussions on legislation requiring messaging services to scan for CSAM, facing opposition from member states over privacy and encryption concerns.
Luxembourg launches ‘Data Accountability from A to Zen’ tool
Luxembourg DPA has introduced DAAZ, a tool designed to help SMEs in Luxembourg comply with GDPR regulations.
Google’s call-scanning AI could lead to censorship
Google’s AI call scanning demo raises privacy concerns as experts warn of potential centralized censorship and surveillance risks in mobile communication.