EU court rejects WhatsApp challenge against EU Data Protection Board
The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed as inadmissible an action brought by WhatsApp against a decision of the European Data Protection Board.
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EDPB adopts “wish list” of procedural aspects, first EU data protection seal and a statement on digital euro
EDPB adopts a list of aspects in national procedural law to harmonice, issued opinion onthe first EU data protection seal and a statement on digital euro.
Lack of resources puts enforcement of individuals’ data protection rights at risk
Chair of the EDPB and EDPS expressed their concerns over their budget next year.
EDPB concerned about reforms for Belgian DPA
The European Data Protection Board expressed concerns about proposed legislative developments that would affect the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
EDPB & EDPS adopt joint opinion on the extension of the EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation
The EDPB and EDPS have adopted a joint opinion on the EU Commission’s proposals to extend the current Regulations on the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC).
EU watchdog to probe public sector’s love affair with cloud
EDPB has kicked off its first coordinated enforcement action, taking a long, hard look at the use of cloud-based services by the public sector.
EDPB adopts first opinion on certification criteria
The EDPB adopted its opinion on the GDPR-CARPA certification scheme submitted to the Board by the Luxembourg Supervisory Authority.
Irish Regulator Pushed for ‘Monetisation of Personal Data’ In Data Protection Guidelines, Documents Reveal
The Irish Data Protection Authority pushed for a liberal interpretation of data protection law that would favour social media companies.
EDPB issues draft guidelines on the interplay between the GDPR’s provisions on territorial scope and international data transfers
EDPB released draft guidelines on the interplay betweenGDPR Article 3 (territorial scope) and the Chapter V (restrictions on international data transfers).
Irish privacy watchdog endorses Facebook’s approach to data protection
A draft decision from Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner endorsing Facebook’s legal basis for processing personal data has been met with criticism by a data protection activist who says the platform is trying to bypass EU privacy laws.
EDPB establishes cookie banner taskforce
During its latest plenary, the EDPB decided to set up a taskforce to coordinate the response to complaints concerning cookie banners.
EDPB Publishes Guidelines on Codes of Conduct for Data Transfers
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published draft guidelines on codes of conduct for personal data transfers for consultation.