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.
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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.
WhatsApp Appeals €225 Million GDPR Fine to EU’s Top Court
WhatsApp appeals a €225 million fine at the CJEU, challenging the EDPB’s decision over alleged GDPR violations related to user data transparency.
Irish DPC Looks to EDPB for AI Act Compliance Guidance
The Irish DPC awaits EDPB guidance on its role in the AI Act, as it works to ensure GDPR compliance amid challenges from Big Tech companies.
Norway DPA publishes statement on X’s use of data for AI training
X has resumed processing EU/EEA users’ posts for AI training, requiring users to opt out to protect their personal data.
Meta Ray-Ban glasses spark debate over GDPR compliance
Meta Ray-Ban glasses spark debate over privacy and GDPR compliance in Europe, highlighting challenges in balancing innovation with consent and data protection.