CNIL Unveils AI Strategy Ahead of Paris Summit
CNIL outlines its strategic priorities for AI governance and data protection ahead of the Paris AI summit, addressing rising privacy concerns and collaboration with European authorities.
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EDPB Adopts Guidelines on Pseudonymisation and Statement on Data Protection Cooperation
The EDPB adopted guidelines on pseudonymisation and a position paper on data protection and competition law, emphasizing cooperation and compliance with GDPR.
EU Court rules GDPR complaints can’t be rejected based on frequency
The CJEU ruled that complaint frequency doesn’t invalidate GDPR complaints unless they are clearly vexatious or abusive, impacting data protection enforcement across the EU.
OpenAI Fined €15 Million for GDPR Violations in Italy
The Italian Data Protection Authority fined OpenAI €15 million for using personal data without legal grounds and lacking age verification for ChatGPT.
German DPA investigates Worldcoin’s use of biometric data
Worldcoin, now called World, faces regulatory scrutiny in Germany for GDPR compliance regarding its iris-scanning technology and data protection practices.
Netflix Fined €4.75 Million for Insufficient Transparency
The Dutch DPA fines Netflix €4.75 million for inadequate customer information on personal data handling, violating GDPR regulations.
EDPB Adopts Opinion on Personal Data Use for AI Model Development
The EDPB’s opinion clarifies the use of personal data in AI development, focusing on anonymity, legitimate interest, and the consequences of unlawful data processing.
DPC Fines Meta €251 Million for Facebook Data Breach
Meta faces a €251 million fine from the DPC for a data breach affecting 29 million accounts, with plans to appeal the decision.
Irish DPA collected only €19.9 million from €3.26 billion of GDPR fines
The Data Protection Commission has collected only €19.9 million of the €3.26 billion in fines imposed over five years, with many cases under appeal.
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.
Noyb Files Complaint Against BeReal Over Consent Collecton Tactics
Noyb has filed a complaint against BeReal for its data consent practices, claiming it pressures users into accepting tracking for personalized advertising.
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.