DPA

June 13, 2023

Dutch privacy watchdog asks ChatGPT for “clarification” on data

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has expressed its concern regarding the manner in which open-source Artificial Intelligence (AI) company, OpenAI, is handling personal data.

June 6, 2023

CNIL closes injunction against Microsoft

The CNIL brought an end to the proceedings against Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited as it complied with requirements.

June 5, 2023

Microsoft says Irish DPC intends to slam LinkedIn with a $425m fine

Ireland’s DPA to fine Microsoft $425m for LinkedIn’s GDPR breaches.

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May 31, 2023

Britain to crack down on unauthorised AI data collection

ICO is taking steps to ensure that data protection laws are upheld when using AI.

May 25, 2023

TikTok faces EU scrutiny on kids’ privacy

European regulators are about to make a ruling on whether TikTok has breached the GDPR by failing to protect children’s data.

May 22, 2023

1.2 billion euro fine for Facebook as a result of EDPB binding decision

Irish DPA has issued a record fine of €1.2 billion to Meta, for violations related to the transfer of users’ personal data from the EU to the US.

May 19, 2023

Meta facing record fine for mishandling EU user data

Facebook is set to face potentially record-breaking fine for their noncompliance with the GDPR.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.