Meta faces €550M lawsuit for GDPR breaches in Spain
Meta sued in Spain for €550M over GDPR compliance failures.
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noyb claims X targeted ads breach EU rules
EU group noyb alleges Elon Musk’s platform violates GDPR with targeted ads.
UK’s ICO and EU’s EDPS Commit to Data Protection Cooperation
UK’s ICO and EU’s EDPS align to bolster data protection rights.
Data Protection Authorities Investigate Meta’s Paid Subscription Model
Data Protection Authorities investigate Meta’s paid model for GDPR compliance.
EU Parliament nails down agreement on child sexual abuse regulation
The EU Parliament’s main political groups have agreed on a draft law to prevent the online spread of child sexual abuse material, focusing on detection and reporting, with provisions for encryption and age verification.
Transparency and targeting of political advertising: EU co-legislators strike deal on new regulation
The European Council and Parliament have provisionally agreed on a new regulation to enhance the transparency and targeting of political advertising, aiming to safeguard elections and empower citizens.
Patients have the right to first copy of medical records free of charge, CJEU rules
Judgment by the EU top court clarifies the right of individuals to access their personal data undergoing processing.
29 Countries Reach Agreement On AI Risks and Opportunities
The Bletchley Declaration, signed by 29 nations, sets forth a shared understanding of AI’s opportunities and risks, emphasizing collective management and safe deployment of the technology.
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.
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.