X Stops Using European User Data for AI Training
Elon Musk’s X has agreed to stop processing EU users’ data for AI training, following intervention by the Irish Data Protection Commission.
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Regulators Challenge X’s Data Collection for AI Training
X faces scrutiny from UK and Irish regulators over default settings allowing user posts to be used for AI training without explicit consent.
First Review of EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
The first review of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework highlights its success and ongoing commitment to data protection, with over €1 trillion in trade supported.
How data brokers sell location data and jeopardise national security
Investigation uncovers data brokers selling location data of millions in Germany, raising concerns about privacy, security, and the need for stricter regulations.
GDPR Complaint Targets Microsoft’s Xandr for Data Access Denials
A complaint supported by European privacy advocacy group, noyb, targets Microsoft-owned adtech business Xandr for GDPR violations. The complaint alleges […]
Dutch DPA fights algorithmic discrimination
The 2023 benefits scandal in the Netherlands revealed ongoing challenges with algorithmic discrimination, prompting the Dutch Data Protection Authority to enhance oversight and collaboration with European privacy regulators to address privacy violations effectively.
EU Data Protection Supervisor Issues Guidelines on Generative AI
New guidelines by the EDPS provide practical advice on using generative AI tools in EU institutions to comply with data protection laws under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, emphasizing safeguarding individuals’ personal information and privacy.
Lithuanian DPA publishes Recommendation on the processing of criminal record data by the employer
Recomendations provide detailed guidance to employers in Lithuania on the legal requirements and best practices for processing criminal record data of employees and job candidates.
ChatGPT data accuracy still does not meet GDPR requirements
EU privacy watchdog scrutinizes ChatGPT’s data accuracy compliance under GDPR, highlighting risks of biased or inaccurate outputs, urging OpenAI to enhance transparency and reliability.
Spain Blocks Meta’s Election Tools on Facebook and Instagram Over GDPR Concerns
Spanish data protection agency blocks Meta from rolling out election-focused features on Facebook and Instagram in Spain under GDPR regulations, citing concerns over data processing practices.
MEPs want to enhance customers’ control over their financial data
MEPs propose new rules for access to financial data in the EU to enhance customer control and innovation in financial services.
Avast fined €14 million for sharing user data
Avast has been fined €14 million by the Czech data protection authority for unlawfully sharing users’ personal data with a third-party company.