Council Approves Regulation to Streamline Cross-Border GDPR Complaints
The Council approved new rules to speed up and harmonize cross-border GDPR complaints, with uniform criteria, clear procedures, and strict investigation deadlines.
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International privacy regulators target children’s apps and websites in 2025 sweep
Over 30 privacy authorities will review child-focused websites and apps Nov 3–7, 2025, checking data collection, transparency, age assurance, and privacy safeguards under data protection rules.
MEPs back new procedures for faster GDPR cross-border enforcement
New EU rules set deadlines and streamlined procedures for cross-border GDPR enforcement, strengthen complainant rights, and promote early consensus among national data protection authorities.
Court of Appeal upholds GDPR fine against Grindr
Norwegian court upheld a major GDPR fine against Grindr for improper processing and sharing of sensitive and location data, stressing stricter requirements for consent, minimization and safeguards.
Irish DPA Publishes 2025 Case Studies
The Irish Data Protection Commission’s 2025 case studies reveal key trends in GDPR enforcement, with fines up to €1.2 million for breaches involving access requests, security failures, and transparency issues.
EDPB Releases 2024 Report on GDPR Enforcement and Strategy
The EDPB’s 2024 Annual Report highlights new strategies, increased GDPR guidance, stakeholder engagement, and efforts to simplify data protection across Europe.
EU GDPR Procedural Reform Risks More Complexity in Cross-Border Enforcement
EU GDPR procedural reform risks increasing complexity and delays in cross-border enforcement despite aims to streamline cooperation between data protection authorities.
EDPB Launches 2025 Action on Right to Erasure
The EDPB has initiated its 2025 Coordinated Enforcement Framework focusing on the right to erasure, involving 32 European Data Protection Authorities.
EDPB Adopts Age Assurance Statement, recommendations to WADA, and Creates AI Taskforce
The EDPB’s plenary meeting focused on age assurance principles, AI enforcement, and WADA anti-doping data protection, aiming to balance innovation with GDPR compliance.
EU Court Upholds EDPB’s Authority Over Irish DPC
The European General Court supports the EDPB’s authority, requiring Ireland’s DPC to conduct separate investigations into Meta’s data processing, reinforcing GDPR enforcement.
GDPR Fines Drop in 2024: Activists Demand Stronger Enforcement
European data protection fines fell to €1.2 billion in 2024; activists claim enforcement is weak, with only 1.3% of cases fined, urging stricter personal accountability under GDPR.
Ireland Imposes Over Half of Europe’s GDPR Fines in 2024
Ireland imposed over half of Europe’s GDPR fines in 2024, totaling €3.5 billion since 2018, with a notable decline in penalties compared to previous years.
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