CJEU issues ruling on DPOs and conflict of interest
Data protection officers can maintain other tasks and duties within their role, if they do not result in a conflict of interest, the CJEU affirmed.
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Controversial spyware technology group with links to Ireland to be investigated by Justice Committee
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice is set to delve into the question of whether companies based in Ireland are manufacturing and selling spyware.
New Cybersecurity Directives (NIS2 and CER) Enter into Force
Two new EU directives came into effect impacting how organizations across the European Union approach cybersecurity and critical infrastructure.
Europe-wide overhaul of GDPR monitoring triggered by ICCL
Following the actions of ICCL, the EU Commission is launching routine assessments of all “large-scale” GDPR cases across Europe.
ChatGPT in spotlight as EU’s Breton bats for tougher AI rules
EU industry leader Thierry Breton has recently addressed the safety of AI technology, pointing to ChatGPT’s chatbot and AI systems as significant concerns.
GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey: January 2023
DLA Piper has published latest annual General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Fines and Data Breach Survey of the 27 European Union Member states plus the UK, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Big changes coming for GDPR enforcement on Big Tech in Europe?
The European Commission is stepping up its watch on how data protection authorities across the EU’s apply the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
TikTok in Europe’s crosshairs
Chinese-owned app TikTok faces increasing backlash from European politicians and regulators.
EU To Introduce New Rules On Political Ads
The European Parliament is toughening rules on political advertising, aiming to making elections more transparent and less vulnerable to interference.
EU Trying to Bring in ‘Mass Surveillance’ with Proposed Digital Law
A senior MEP within the European Parliament has accused the EU of trying to bring in “mass surveillance” with a new law controlling private online chats.
Meta’s EU data transfer case faces Article 65 dispute resolution mechanism
The destiny of Meta’s data transfer to the U.S. may depend on a critical Article 65 dispute resolution procedure within the European Union.
Does the European Parliament use Facial Recognition Technology?
European Parliament had tendered for CCTV cameras that were equipped with facial recognition technology.