MEPs Adopt Draft Position for Improved GDPR Enforcement
MEPs vote on new GDPR enforcement rules to improve cooperation, streamline procedures, and enhance data protection rights.
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ECB: digital euro will have better privacy than private systems
The ECB is advancing the digital euro, promising enhanced privacy and independence from private payment processors.
UK’s New Data Bill: A Threat to GDPR Compliance?
UK’s Data Protection Bill could clash with EU GDPR, affecting data privacy and law enforcement cooperation.
GDPR Right of Access Under EDPB’s Enforcement Spotlight in 2024
The EDPB initiates a 2024 action focusing on GDPR’s right of access to ensure compliance across the EU.
EU Parliament Cybersecurity Concerns Amid Spyware Discovery
EU Parliament boosts cybersecurity after spyware found on members’ phones.
Meta to collect “anonymized” data from Quest headsets
Meta begins anonymized data collection from Quest VR users, raising privacy concerns.
EU Rights Groups Challenge Meta’s “Consent or Pay” Model
EU rights groups urge EDPB to reject Meta’s “consent or pay” tactic, threatening GDPR and privacy.
Dutch DPA Targets Misleading Cookie Banners
Dutch DPA (AP) enforces GDPR cookie consent rules, penalizing misleading banners.
IAB Europe Voices Concerns Over GDPR Procedural Regulations
IAB Europe advocates for improved GDPR procedural regulations for fairness and efficiency.
CJEU rules on data storage under Law Enforcement Directive
CJEU decides on the implications of storing personal data of individuals convicted of crimes under EU Directive 2016/680, focusing on the right to erasure and the principle of proportionality.
EU pushes for less intrusive cookie consent
The European Commission is actively working to reform the digital advertising industry’s reliance on cookies, with a focus on enhancing user privacy in line with GDPR standards.