Irish data protection watchdog defends handling of social media investigations
Ireland’s regulator has long faced criticism from civil liberties groups in Ireland and across Europe, accusing it of being too soft and too slow.
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CNIL fines Infogreffe 250,000 euros
The CNIL imposed a fine of 250,000 euros on INFOGREFFE for braching several GDPR obligations regarding the retention periods and security of personal data.
Swedish Privacy Agency starting an AI pilot project
The Swedish Privacy Agency (IMY) is now starting a pilot project with regulatory testing activities.
French hotel group ACCOR fined 600,000 euros
CNIL found French hotel group ACCOR to be in breach of French law and observed four breaches of the GDPR.
Data commissioner Helen Dixon ‘has important role’ in Twitter whistleblower’s allegations
Peiter Zatko, former head of security of social media giant, is willing to appear before an Oireachtas committee.
Instagram owner Meta fined €405m over handling of teens’ data
Penalty follows investigation into Instagram setting that allowed teenagers to set up accounts that displayed contact details.
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission to be expanded
The Government is to appoint two additional commissioners at the office of the Data Protection Commission (DPC).
Facial recognition cameras in UK retail chain challenged by privacy group
Big Brother Watch says Southern Co-operative’s use of the cameras is ‘Orwellian’ and ‘unlawful’.
Italian DPA warns Tik Tok against ‘personalized’ ads based on legitimate interest
Italian DPA warned TikTok on change of legal basis for personalizing ads to legitimate interests and emphasised that consent must be used.
UK data watchdog investigates whether AI systems show racial bias
ICO says AI-driven discrimination can lead to job rejections or being wrongfully denied bank loans or benefit.
UK Information Commissioner’s Office Issues Warning on Ransomware Payments
ICO and NCSC published a joint letter to remind the Law Society of England & Wales not advise clients to pay ransomwareif they fall victim to a cyber-attack.
UK health authorities slammed for WhatsApp use in pandemic
Sure, stuff got done fast – but personal information was put at risk.