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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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.
EDPB launches coordinated enforcement on role of data protection officers
Authorities will assess whether DPOs maintain their essential position within organisations and have the necessary resources.
TikTok launches ‘Project Clover’ charm offensive to fend off European bans
TikTok is on a mission to quell European authorities’ worries regarding Chinese surveillance by launching a counteroffensive.
Britain plans new data rules to ease compliance burden
UK government taks another shot at reforming its data protection laws to reduce the burden on businesses while staying aligned with the EUs standards.
noyb goes after data brokers on cookie use
noyb filed a series of complaints against websites and data brokers that did not correctly address access requests using cookies as an authentication factor.
EU watchdog: Online child abuse draft law creates ‘illusion of legality’
EDPB and EDPS issued a joint opinion condemning the proposed EU legislation to combat the dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Privacy Regulators Step Up Oversight of AI Use in Europe
European privacy regulators are taking drastic measures to ensure laws related to the use of AI and data protection are followed.
TikTok planning 2 more data centers in Europe amid data security concerns
TikTok is taking steps to address safety and regulatory concerns by expanding its presence in Europe.
Facebook inches closer to European blackout
Facebook and Instagram could be prohibited from sending European user data to the United States within the next two months
French DPA decides GDPR does not apply to US company
CNIL closed its inquiry into Lusha Systems, Inc.’s adherence to GDPR after concluding that law does not aplly to it.
European Parliament Committee calls to reject EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs issued a Draft Motion for a Resolution demanding that the European Commission not grant adequacy to the newly proposed EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.