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April 17, 2023

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).

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April 14, 2023

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.

April 14, 2023

European data regulators set up ChatGPT taskforce

EDPB has created a task force in order to facilitate collaboration and information sharing between EU regulators.

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April 12, 2023

CJEU rules on applicability of the GDPR in civil proceedings

ECJ released a ruling that clarifies the relationship between the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and national civil procedural regulations.

April 11, 2023

Italy’s ChatGPT ban attracts EU privacy regulators

Member states have been inspired by Italy’s decision to temporarily ban ChatGPT.

March 31, 2023

Meta to rely on legitimate interests as basis for user tracking

Starting April 5th, Meta will use ‘legitimate interests’ as its legal basis for targeting EU users with tailored advertisements.

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March 28, 2023

Courts Side With Big Companies Including Amazon and Experian in Privacy Appeals

This string of victories will surely embolden other companies to challenge their own GDPR violations.

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March 27, 2023

EU consumer department to present voluntary pledge over ‘cookie fatigue’

The European Commission is taking steps to combat growing user ‘cookie fatigue’ with a voluntary initiative.

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March 22, 2023

Big Tech gives EU access to thousands of user accounts each year

Governments are increasingly turning to Big Tech for assistance in accessing confidential consumer information.

March 20, 2023

Austrian DSB Declares Meta Tracking Tools Illegal

Austrian Data Protection Authority has declared that Facebook’s tracking pixel violates the GDPR and the latest CJEU decision on transatlantic data flows.

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March 20, 2023

Facial recognition petition demands ban in Brussels public spaces

A coalition of human rights organisations is launching a petition at the Brussels Parliament to demand a ban on facial recognition technology in public spaces.