EU to Share Biometric Data with US for Visa-Free Travel
EU countries plan to grant the U.S. access to biometric data under a new framework to maintain visa-free travel, raising GDPR compliance and data protection concerns.
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EDPS issues Opinion on EU proposal for direct VAT data access to fight fraud
The EDPS supports limited direct access to VAT data for fraud investigations but stresses strict safeguards to protect personal data and ensure compliance with EU laws.
ECHR Finds Italy Violated Privacy Rights by Allowing Tax Access to Bank Data
The ECHR ruled Italy violated privacy rights by allowing tax authorities unchecked access to banking data without judicial oversight or effective remedies.
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.
Digital Omnibus: What’s proposed and why it matters
EU’s Digital Omnibus consolidates data laws and streamlines incident reporting but proposes GDPR/ePrivacy changes that could materially lower privacy protections, drawing strong criticism.
EU Parliament Approves Expanded Europol Biometric Data Use
The EU Parliament’s LIBE Committee approved a proposal to expand Europol’s biometric data processing, sparking privacy concerns ahead of the full plenary vote.
EU Officials’ Location Data For Sale
EU officials’ location data was easily accessed through commercial brokers despite GDPR protections, raising concerns about data privacy enforcement in Europe.
Latombe to appeal EU–US data transfer ruling
French MP Fabien Latombe will appeal the court ruling on the EU–US Data Privacy Framework, challenging its adequacy over US surveillance and redress shortcomings.
EDPB backs UK adequacy extension under GDPR but urges strict monitoring
EDPB supports six-year extension of UK adequacy decisions to 2031 but urges the Commission to address legal changes, monitor risks and ensure robust oversight and remedies.
Dutch regulator fines Experian Netherlands €2.7M for unlawful data use
The Dutch regulator fined Experian Netherlands €2.7M for unlawfully collecting and processing personal data for credit assessments without proper transparency, lawful basis, or data subject rights.
NOYB files criminal complaint over Clearview AI’s GDPR violations
Criminal complaint in Austria seeks prosecution of Clearview AI for mass biometric data scraping after multiple EU GDPR fines and bans exposed enforcement limitations against a U.S. company.
EU Signs Passenger Data Sharing Agreements with Norway and Iceland
EU signs PNR data-sharing deals with Norway and Iceland, adding privacy safeguards and awaiting EP consent and Council conclusion to strengthen counterterrorism and serious crime cooperation.