TikTok Appeals Data Transfer Suspension to China After GDPR Fine in Ireland
TikTok seeks to halt an Irish court-ordered suspension of data transfers to China following a €530 million GDPR fine by the Data Protection Commission.
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EDPS Issues Opinion on Proposal for EU Return System of Illegal Third-Country Nationals
he EDPS calls for strong data protection safeguards in the EU’s common return system for third-country nationals to protect vulnerable individuals’ privacy and rights.
Meta’s AI Data Collection Approved by Irish DPC
The Irish DPC approved Meta’s AI training data collection with safeguards, but legal challenges and privacy concerns under GDPR persist.
Meta’s Use of EU Data for AI Training Upheld by German Court Despite Criticism
The Higher Regional Court of Cologne upheld Meta’s lawful use of public EU data for AI training under GDPR, despite ongoing criticism from German data protection authorities.
Meta Faces GDPR Action for Using European Data in AI Training
Noyb and German consumer group challenge Meta’s AI training using European data without GDPR-compliant legal basis, demanding immediate halt and compliance.
EDPB Approves Six-Month Extension for UK Data Protection Adequacy
The EDPB supports a six-month extension of the UK GDPR adequacy decisions until December 2025 while awaiting the UK’s data protection reform.
EDPS Rejects European Investment Bank Data Transfers to India Over GDPR Issues
EU data watchdog blocks routine personal data transfers to India, citing insufficient data protection under India’s yet-to-be-implemented DPDP Act.
DPC Launches Inquiry into X’s Use of Personal Data for AI Training
The DPC has launched an inquiry into XIUC’s processing of EU/EEA users’ personal data for training Grok LLMs, focusing on GDPR compliance and transparency.
TikTok Faces €500 Million Fine for Data Transfer to China
TikTok faces a fine over €500 million for transferring European user data to China, with an impending decision from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission.
EDPB Adopts Statement on PNR Directive Implementation
The EDPB adopted a statement on the PNR Directive, urging EU countries to implement changes in line with the CJEU’s judgment to enhance passenger data protection.
Signal to Leave Sweden if Data Retention Bill is Passed
Signal’s CEO warns of withdrawal from Sweden if a proposed bill requiring data retention and backdoors for law enforcement is enacted.
EDPB Launches 2025 Action on Right to Erasure
The EDPB has initiated its 2025 Coordinated Enforcement Framework focusing on the right to erasure, involving 32 European Data Protection Authorities.