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.
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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.
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.
EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Review Confirms U.S. Compliance
The European Commission’s first review of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework confirms effective U.S. compliance, with a follow-up planned in three years.
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.