GDPR harmonisation could open health data’s potential
The EHDS proposal faces debate over patient consent for secondary use of health data.
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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.
Spyware Companies Flourishing in Europe due to Ineffective Regulation
Amnesty International report reveals EU’s inefficiency in regulating spyware sector, with companies like Intellexa exploiting loopholes.
Consumer finance group seeks more privacy in digital euro use
Finance Watch highlights the need for robust privacy safeguards in the implementation of a digital euro, amidst Big Brother fears.
Finland lifts ban on transferring Yandex data to Russia
Finland’s data regulator lifts ban on Yandex’s ride-hailing app Yango, allowing data transfer to Russia after confirming Russian legislation doesn’t apply to taxi services.
Norway Calls for EU-Wide Ban on Meta’s Ad Tracking
Norway’s Data Protection Authority urges the European Data Protection Board to extend its ban on Meta’s ad-targeting practices across the EU.
UK-US data deal could hinge on fate of EU arrangement
he UK has introduced a “data bridge” for personal data sharing with the US, but its future might hinge on challenges to EU-US data sharing rules.
UK bolts US ‘data bridge’ deal onto EU-US Data Privacy Framework
The UK government supports a transatlantic data transfer deal between the EU and US, despite potential legal challenges to its durability.
New EU-US data transfer deal also faces criticism in Germany
French MEP Philippe Latombe’s lawsuits against the new EU-US data transfer agreement have received support in Germany, where the agreement faces criticism.