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.
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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.
EU Regulators Tighten Control Over AI Systems
EU regulators are tightening oversight on tech firms’ AI development, focusing on GDPR compliance and user data protection.
Stricter Cloud Data Regulations for Healthcare in Germany
Germany’s new Section 393 SGB V establishes stricter requirements for processing health data in cloud-computing, impacting healthcare providers and medical research.
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.
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.