EDPB Elects Zdravko Vukić as Deputy Chair
EDPB elects Zdravko Vukić as Deputy Chair, emphasizing empowerment of individuals and enhancing enforcement cooperation to address emerging challenges in EU data protection.
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Ireland’s Data Protection Commission publishes 2023 Annual Report
Data Protection Commission’s 2023 Annual Report reveals substantial fines on companies, increased cases, and active involvement in legislative consultations and enforcement actions.
Luxembourg launches ‘Data Accountability from A to Zen’ tool
Luxembourg DPA has introduced DAAZ, a tool designed to help SMEs in Luxembourg comply with GDPR regulations.
Worldcoin Halts Operations in Spain Amid Data Protection Probe
Worldcoin halts activities in Spain amid ongoing EU data protection investigations, enhancing security measures and continuing user base growth.
Spain Blocks Meta’s Election Tools on Facebook and Instagram Over GDPR Concerns
Spanish data protection agency blocks Meta from rolling out election-focused features on Facebook and Instagram in Spain under GDPR regulations, citing concerns over data processing practices.
Privacy Concerns Raised by Dutch Data Protection Authority over Data-Collecting Traffic Lights
Dutch data protection authority raises privacy concerns over data-collecting traffic lights tracking road users’ personal information, urging transparency and compliance with privacy legislation.
EDPB Publishes 2023 Annual Report
The EDPB’s 2023 Annual Report highlights key achievements in data protection law, including the adoption of binding decisions and outreach initiatives to enhance GDPR compliance and awareness.
Avast fined €14 million for sharing user data
Avast has been fined €14 million by the Czech data protection authority for unlawfully sharing users’ personal data with a third-party company.
CNIL asesses GDPR impact
French DPA (CNIL) assessed the economic impact of GDPR on businesses and individuals in Europe, highlighting the costs, benefits, methodological challenges, and lessons for regulators.
Germany to amend federal privacy law
The Draft Law amending the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) introduces significant changes to data protection regulations in Germany, including the institutionalization of the Data Protection Conference (DSK) and amendments to data subject access rights and scoring practices.
Dutch Government May Drop Facebook Amid Privacy Concerns
The Dutch government is considering ceasing the use of Facebook due to privacy concerns raised by the Dutch Data Protection Authority, potentially impacting how the government communicates with citizens.
European Parliament Adopts Position on GDPR Enforcement Rules
European Parliament votes to refine GDPR enforcement, enhancing rights and procedural clarity.