MEPs Call for Stronger Privacy Measures against User Tracking
Ten MEPs have called on the European Commission to introduce a moratorium on the tracking of users.
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UN High Commissioner warnins on the risks of facial recognition
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, warns about the potential negative impacts of facial recognition systems and supports the upcoming EU’s AI Act, which aims to regulate AI and prevent mass surveillance.
European Commission to Unveil Vision for Metaverse and Web 4.0
The European Commission is set to outline its vision for the metaverse and Web 4.0, focusing on virtual reality and virtual worlds.
EDPB Introduces Complaint Template and Updates BCR-Cs Recommendations for Efficient Data Protection
EDPB introduced a complaint template and updated recommendations on Binding Corporate Rules for Controllers to streamline cross-border data protection cases.
Experts warn on AI Act’s pitfalls
Two local AI experts discuss the challenges of AI regulation, privacy, and cybersecurity at a Malta IT Law Association event, emphasizing the need for self-assessment and human oversight.
NGOs worry EU to curtail the rights of complainants in transnational privacy disputes
European civil society groups are rallying to protect the rights of complainants in cross-border data privacy violation cases, fearing these may be compromised in an upcoming EU legislative proposal.
Google’s Ad Tech Business Faces Potential Breakup in Europe
The European Union’s antitrust authorities are considering a potential breakup of Google’s ad technology business, mirroring US actions, in a significant shift towards a more aggressive regulatory stance against large tech companies’ market dominance.
TeleSign accused of violating GDPR by reputation-scoring EU citizens
Fraud prevention firm TeleSign faces allegations for violating GDPR rules related to EU citizen’s data processing.
Digital Euro: The Future of Currency or a Privacy Nightmare?
The European Commission’s proposal for a digital euro, intended to ensure the currency’s relevance in the digital age, has sparked concerns over privacy and its potential use for monitoring citizens’ transactional behavior.
UK’s Post-Brexit Data Bill Promises Economic Boost, Sparks Privacy Concerns
UK’s new DPDI Bill may boost economy but raises serious data and privacy concerns.
European Parliament audits Google’s advertising practices
The European Parliament is auditing Google’s advertising practices dating back to 2020 following a report by Adalytics.
European Commission proposes new rules to speed up GDPR enforcement
The European Commission has proposed new rules to speed up GDPR enforcement by requiring privacy regulators to share information upfront in major cases and settle disputes out of court, although the draft law has faced criticism from both privacy activists and Big Tech companies.