Meta Introduces Ad-Free Subscription in Europe
Meta introduces ad-free subscription option for EU, EEA, and Switzerland users of Facebook and Instagram, offering privacy-conscious alternative to targeted ads.
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EDPB Urgent Binding Decision on processing of personal data for behavioural advertising by Meta
The EDPB has instructed the Irish DPA to impose a ban on Meta IE’s processing of personal data for behavioural advertising across the EEA.
Amazon rolls out independent cloud for Europe to address stricter privacy standards
Amazon is launching an independent AWS European Sovereign Cloud in Europe to meet strict EU regulations, offering customers high sovereignty controls, privacy safeguards, and security features.
MEPs call for action against Sweden over personal number rules for EU citizens
Sweden’s law requiring foreigners to demonstrate a year-long stay for a personal identification number has been challenged by multiple EU citizens.
X Must Comply with EU’s Laws, Says Digital Chief
Elon Musk’s social network, X, is required to comply with EU laws and address illegal content to continue operating in the region, says EU’s digital chief, Věra Jourová.
EU close to pass world’s first AI law
The EU is close to passing the first global laws on AI, addressing issues from facial recognition to copyright theft, and holding AI companies accountable for potential harm caused by their tools.
EU data watchdogs issue statement on digital euro
The EDPB and the EDPS have released a Joint Opinion on the proposed digital euro regulation, offering recommendations to enhance data privacy and protection standards.
GDPR harmonisation could open health data’s potential
The EHDS proposal faces debate over patient consent for secondary use of health data.
TikTok Fights Back Against €345mil EU Data Privacy Fine
TikTok is appealing against a €345mil data privacy fine imposed by European regulators, who allege the platform failed to adequately protect the private data of its teenage users.
EDPS finishes audit of Europol
The executive summary of the EUROPOL inspection report highlights key findings and recommendations for enhancing data protection in the organization.
EU looks for common ground with Japan on AI
The European Union and Japan find common ground on generative artificial intelligence regulation, aiming to deepen cooperation.
EU Tribunal Rejects Suspension Request on Data Protection Framework
The President of the European Tribunal rejected a request for a suspension of execution regarding the EU-US data protection framework, stating that the plaintiff failed to prove urgency or potential for serious and irreparable harm.