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March 6, 2025

Complaints Filed Against Meta for Targeted Advertising Violations

Activists filed complaints against Meta for not respecting users’ requests to opt out of targeted advertising in Europe, prompting investigations by data protection authorities.

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February 13, 2025

EU Struggles to Appoint Next European Data Protection Supervisor

EU lawmakers struggle to agree on the next European Data Protection Supervisor, with Parliament and member states backing different candidates, delaying a decision until March.

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February 3, 2025

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.

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January 29, 2025

Celebrating Data Protection Day 2025

Data Protection Day 2025 highlights the importance of safeguarding privacy amidst technological advances, emphasizing global cooperation, innovation, and public awareness to address ongoing challenges.

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January 23, 2025

EU-US Data Transfers at Risk Under Trump

The EU-US data transfer saga intensifies as the TADPF faces scrutiny and potential instability due to U.S. surveillance laws and changing political landscapes.

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December 19, 2024

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.

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December 17, 2024

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.

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December 16, 2024

EU Commission’s Ad Campaign Violates GDPR Rules on Sensitive Data

The EU’s Commission faces a privacy scandal after the EDPS confirmed its ad campaign unlawfully processed sensitive data to influence public opinion on CSAM legislation.

December 6, 2024

noyb Gains Qualified Entity Status for GDPR Collective Redress in the EU

noyb has received Qualified Entity status in Austria and Ireland, enabling it to initiate collective redress actions for GDPR violations across the EU.

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December 5, 2024

Monaco’s New Law Aligns with EU GDPR

Monaco adopts new data protection laws aligning with European standards, enhancing individual rights and establishing a new authority for personal data protection.