LinkedIn Under Scrutiny After €310 Million GDPR Fine
LinkedIn faces scrutiny in Europe after a €310 million fine, announcing changes to its data processing for targeted ads by January 2025.
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Orange Fined €50 Million for GDPR Violations in France
CNIL fines Orange S.A. €50 million for sending unsolicited ads and misusing user consent for tracking cookies, highlighting GDPR compliance issues.
Meta Limits Advertisers’ Access to Health Data
Meta plans to restrict advertisers’ access to health-related data starting January 2025, impacting marketing strategies and data collection practices.
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.
Meta to Face €550 Million Lawsuit in Spain for Data Protection Violations
Meta faces a €550 million lawsuit in Spain for allegedly violating E.U. data protection laws by unlawfully collecting user data for targeted advertising.
Norway DPA publishes statement on X’s use of data for AI training
X has resumed processing EU/EEA users’ posts for AI training, requiring users to opt out to protect their personal data.
German court says Facebook liable in data scraping case
The Federal Court of Justice ruled that Facebook must compensate a user for immaterial damages due to a data breach, emphasizing the significance of data control under GDPR.
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.
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.
UK’s House of Lords Urges Early Data Adequacy Talks with EU
The House of Lords committee urges the UK Government to secure a new data adequacy agreement with the EU to avoid economic disruptions by June 2025.
TfL May Repay Millions in Unlawful Fines to Dutch Lorry Drivers
TfL faces potential repayment of millions in unlawful fines to Dutch lorry drivers after a legal challenge revealed improper euro-denominated penalties.