EU Extends UK GDPR Adequacy Decision for Six More Years
The EU extended the UK’s GDPR adequacy decision for six years, ensuring continued free and safe data transfers until 2031 with a review in four years.
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EU Parliament Approves Expanded Europol Biometric Data Use
The EU Parliament’s LIBE Committee approved a proposal to expand Europol’s biometric data processing, sparking privacy concerns ahead of the full plenary vote.
EDPS Revises Generative AI Guidance for EU Institutions
EDPS updated guidance strengthens data protection rules for generative AI used by EU institutions, adding a practical compliance checklist and clearer controller/processor responsibilities.
EU Signs Passenger Data Sharing Agreements with Norway and Iceland
EU signs PNR data-sharing deals with Norway and Iceland, adding privacy safeguards and awaiting EP consent and Council conclusion to strengthen counterterrorism and serious crime cooperation.
EU Commission Launches Review of UK’s Adequacy Decision
The EU Commission begins adopting new adequacy decisions confirming UK data protection safeguards for free and safe personal data flows between the EU and UK.
EDPB and EDPS Back GDPR Changes to Ease Administrative Burden
The EDPB and EDPS support the Proposal to simplify GDPR record-keeping rules by raising the employee threshold to 750 and extending measures to small mid-cap enterprises.
Civil Society Urges EU to Revoke UK Data Adequacy
Civil society groups warn the UK’s data adequacy status with the EU is at risk due to weakening data protection laws and enforcement.
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.
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.