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June 5, 2024

Microsoft 365 Education Faces GDPR Probe

EU investigates Microsoft 365 Education for GDPR violations regarding children’s data protection and transparency issues raised by noyb complaints.

June 4, 2024

ChatGPT Compliance with EU GDPR Under Scrutiny

EU taskforce reviews OpenAI’s ChatGPT under GDPR, highlighting legal uncertainties and privacy risks amidst complaints.

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April 30, 2024

EDPB Publishes 2023 Annual Report

The EDPB’s 2023 Annual Report highlights key achievements in data protection law, including the adoption of binding decisions and outreach initiatives to enhance GDPR compliance and awareness.

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April 26, 2024

MEPs want to enhance customers’ control over their financial data

MEPs propose new rules for access to financial data in the EU to enhance customer control and innovation in financial services.

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April 26, 2024

EU’s Cookie Pledge stalls

The European Commission’s initiative for a “Cookie Pledge” to empower consumers in digital advertising faced obstacles, prompting a potential shift towards legislative action for data protection.

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April 26, 2024

MEPS approve EU Health Data Space

MEPs approved the establishment of a European Health Data Space to enhance citizens’ access to their health data, promote secure data sharing, and safeguard privacy.

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April 26, 2024

EU extends CSAM rules until April 2026

MEPs have endorsed a temporary extension of the e-Privacy derogation to allow the detection of online child sexual abuse material until April 2026, aiming to harmonize reporting on measures taken by companies.

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April 19, 2024

EDPS concerned about privacy in era of AI

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) is concerned about potential erosion of key principles in the EU’s GDPR due to challenges posed by advanced AI technologies.