ECJ holds that the live streaming of video classes falls within the scope of the GDPR
Whilst Member States have discretion over whether they adopt specified rules, such rules must prioritize protecting employees’ fundamental rights to privacy.
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Meta braces for data transfers suspension order and GDPR fine
Meta has revealed that it is bracing itself for a potential disruption to its EU-U.S. data flows and an imposing GDPR fine from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission.
EU General Court Clarifies When Pseudonymized Data is Considered Personal Data
EU Court emphasized that the transmission of pseudonymized data to a data recipient will not be considered personal data if the recipient cannot re-identify the data subjects.
EDPB promotes consistent approach for 101 NOYB data transfers complaints
The European DPAs published a report on the work of the task force established to investigate the 101 NOYB complaints.
MEPs against greenlighting data transfers with the U.S. under current rules
expressed concerns regarding the adequacy decision proposed by the European Commission, asserting that a data transfer between the EU and U.S. would not guarantee sufficient safeguards for personal data protection.
EDPB adopted letter to EU institutions on data sharing for AML/CFT purposes
The EDPB expressed serious reservations about certain additions which would enable private entities to acquire personal information from each other regarding “suspect transactions”
AI Act: EU Parliament walking fine line on banned practices
European Parliament held a political meeting whereby they concluded the discussion on several essential aspects of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation.
Launch of the 2022 Annual Activity Report of the EDPB
the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has released its Annual Activity Report for 2022.
France ratifies Council of Europe Convention 108+
On the 27th of March 2023, France officially ratified Council of Europe Convention 108+
EU Parliament study slams online child abuse material proposal
The European Commission’s plans to combat the spread of CSAM have sparked vehement debate due to its potential invasion of privacy.
ChatGPT spurs debate about EU AI regulation
At present, there are no comprehensive regulations at the European Union level governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Ireland’s DPA Produces “Significant Outputs” for 2022 Concluding 17 Large Scale Inquiries
Ireland’s DPA released Annual Report for 2022 showcasing their progress on a range of initiatives.