France

June 6, 2023

CNIL closes injunction against Microsoft

The CNIL brought an end to the proceedings against Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited as it complied with requirements.

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May 19, 2023

French court’s approval of Olympics AI surveillance plan fuels privacy concerns

France’s highest constitutional court authorized use of AI-driven surveillance, sparking privacy concerns.

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May 18, 2023

CNIL fines health website €380,000 for non-compliance with GDPR and cookie requirements

French data protection authority fined health website doctiddimo.fr for failures in processing of health data and non-compliance with cookie requirements.

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May 11, 2023

Clearview fined again in France for failing to comply with privacy orders

Clearview AI has incurred yet another fine for its noncompliance with the GDPR in France.

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April 17, 2023

France ratifies Council of Europe Convention 108+

On the 27th of March 2023, France officially ratified Council of Europe Convention 108+

April 14, 2023

CNIL issues €125,000 Fine Against E-Scooter Rental Company

CNIL fined e-scooter rental company Cityscoot €125,000 for failing to comply with EU and French data protection regulations.

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April 14, 2023

Spain asks EU data protection board to discuss OpenAI’s ChatGPT

AEPD has requested that the EDBP evaluate possible privacy concerns in relation to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

April 11, 2023

Italy’s ChatGPT ban attracts EU privacy regulators

Member states have been inspired by Italy’s decision to temporarily ban ChatGPT.

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February 17, 2023

French DPA decides GDPR does not apply to US company

CNIL closed its inquiry into Lusha Systems, Inc.’s adherence to GDPR after concluding that law does not aplly to it.

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February 1, 2023

France under fire over fast-track plan for AI video surveillance at Paris Olympics

Ministers say exceptional security needed but rights groups warn new law could extend police powers permanently.

January 30, 2023

French DPA fines app developer VOODOO 3 million euros

CNIL fined app developer VOODOO 3 million euros for unlawfully tracking users’ activity without their consent.

January 16, 2023

TikTok Fined €5 Million by French Regulator for Violating Cookie Laws

The French data protection watchdog has fined TikTok €5 million for failing to comply with cookie consent regulations.

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