EU and Japan Strengthen Data Protection Partnership
EU and Japan strengthen data protection partnership, expanding adequacy talks to academia and public sectors, aiming for swift progress.
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French MP Latombe Could Bring Down EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Philippe Latombe’s legal challenge to the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework raises questions about EU-US data transfers and potential implications for data protection.
Council and Parliament to break EDPS deadlock with parallel vote
The upcoming vote for EDPS Wojciech Wiewiórowski’s re-election is crucial for EU privacy oversight and institutional integrity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.