DPA

The image shows the flag of the European Union, featuring a circle of twelve yellow stars centered on a blue background. The flag appears to be waving, giving it a sense of movement and fluidity. The stars are evenly spaced and have five points each.

May 18, 2023

75% of Ireland’s GDPR decisions since 2018 overruled

EDPB has overruled a whopping 75% of decisions made by the Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) in EU cases.

A person in a white lab coat with a blue stethoscope around their neck is holding and using a smartphone. The person's face is not visible, and they are wearing a checkered shirt underneath the coat. The focus is on the hands and phone, suggesting engagement in a task.

May 18, 2023

CNIL fines health website €380,000 for non-compliance with GDPR and cookie requirements

French data protection authority fined health website doctiddimo.fr for failures in processing of health data and non-compliance with cookie requirements.

A close-up of a laptop on a desk, showing a partially visible screen displaying a grid of photos. The keyboard is prominent in the foreground, with a reflective touchpad. The background is slightly blurred, featuring another device or monitor.

May 17, 2023

Italian DPA Fines Digital Marketing Company Over Use of Dark Patterns

Italian DPA fined a marketing agency for use of ‘dark patterns’ on their website.

A man with short hair and a slight smile is facing forward. There is a digital overlay on his face displaying facial recognition features, with lines and points marking facial geometry. To the left, the word "PROCESSING" is shown above a progress bar. The background is blurred.

May 17, 2023

Clearview AI data use deemed illegal in Austria

Clearview AI must cease processing any biometric data belonging to the complainant and delete any of their existing profiles in its searchable database.

A burlap pouch lies on top of various Euro banknotes. The visible denominations include 100, 200, and 500. The bills are colorful, each featuring different architectural designs. The pouch is small and textured, contrasting with the smooth, vibrant currency beneath it.

May 11, 2023

Clearview fined again in France for failing to comply with privacy orders

Clearview AI has incurred yet another fine for its noncompliance with the GDPR in France.

May 8, 2023

Meta Brings Legal Action Against EDPB

Meta has lodged two applications with the CJEU requesting annulment of the Binding Decisions issued by the EDPB.

May 2, 2023

Meta braces for data transfers suspension order and GDPR fine

Meta has revealed that it is bracing itself for a potential disruption to its EU-U.S. data flows and an imposing GDPR fine from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission.