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.
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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.
Estonia to limit telecommunication data retention obligation
Estonia’s Ministry of Justice faces challenges in aligning data retention policies with EU regulations while balancing privacy rights and national security.
Court Upholds DPC Investigation into Complaints Against Google’s Data Practices
The Irish High Court upheld a DPC inquiry into Google’s data processing practices, allowing five user complaints to proceed while dismissing one for lack of data processing.
EDPB Issues Guidelines on Legitimate Interest for Data Processing
The EDPB has issued guidelines on legitimate interests in data processing, emphasizing strict interpretation and the necessity of balancing individual rights.
Big Tech Faces EU Scrutiny Over AI Data Practices
The EU’s data protection rules are increasingly impacting Big Tech’s AI projects, with stricter enforcement and legal uncertainties hindering innovation.
Schrems wins another case over Meta
Schrem’s privacy case against Meta highlights GDPR violations regarding the processing of personal data on sexual orientation, impacting ad targeting practices.
Telegram’s New Policy Raises Privacy Concerns
Telegram’s new privacy policy allows user data sharing with authorities, raising concerns about user privacy and regulatory compliance.
Germany plans to regulate automated credit scoring
Germany’s revision of its Federal Data Protection Act aims to clarify rules around automatic credit scoring while addressing existing legal challenges.
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.
Belgian DPA publishes guidance on interplay between GDPR and AI Act
The Belgian DPA’s guidance clarifies the compliance of AI systems with GDPR, emphasizing the role of Data Protection Officers and the need for transparency and human oversight.