TikTok Fined €530 Million for GDPR Violations Over Data Transfers to China
The Irish DPC fined TikTok €530 million for GDPR breaches related to inadequate protection of European user data transferred to China.
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EU and Japan Strengthen Data Protection Partnership
EU and Japan strengthen data protection partnership, expanding adequacy talks to academia and public sectors, aiming for swift progress.
French MP Latombe Could Bring Down EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Philippe Latombe’s legal challenge to the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework raises questions about EU-US data transfers and potential implications for data protection.
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.
EU Commission Extends UK Data Adequacy Decision to December 2025
The European Commission proposed extending the UK’s data adequacy decision until December 2025, pending assessment of new data protection legislation.
EU Authorities Question DeepSeek’s GDPR Compliance
DeepSeek faces scrutiny from EU data protection authorities over GDPR compliance concerns related to data transfers to China, with several countries initiating investigations.
Dutch Authority Investigates DeepSeek for GDPR Violations
The Dutch Data Protection Authority is investigating DeepSeek over privacy concerns, fearing data may be unlawfully transferred to China, risking users’ and third-party information.
EU-US Data Transfers at Risk Under Trump
The EU-US data transfer saga intensifies as the TADPF faces scrutiny and potential instability due to U.S. surveillance laws and changing political landscapes.
Noyb Alleges TikTok and Others Breach GDPR by Sending Data to China
Noyb has filed a complaint against TikTok and other Chinese firms for allegedly unlawfully sending EU user data to China, highlighting GDPR violations.
EU Court Orders Commission to Pay Damages for Non-compliant Data Transfer
The EU court ordered the European Commission to pay damages for illegal data transfers, highlighting the importance of compliance with EU data transfer rules and potential for class actions.
EDPS Reviews European Commission’s Microsoft 365 Compliance
The EDPS is assessing the European Commission’s compliance with its March 2024 decision on Microsoft 365 usage, following identified data protection violations.
EDPB Publishes Guidelines on GDPR Data Transfers to Non-European Authorities
EDPB issued guidelines on GDPR Article 48 for data transfers to third country authorities and approved a new European Data Protection Seal.