EU GDPR Procedural Reform Risks More Complexity in Cross-Border Enforcement
EU GDPR procedural reform risks increasing complexity and delays in cross-border enforcement despite aims to streamline cooperation between data protection authorities.
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Meta to train AI on EU users’ data
Meta plans to train its AI models on public content in the EU to comply with GDPR and enhance privacy while avoiding legal risks.
DPC Launches Inquiry into X’s Use of Personal Data for AI Training
The DPC has launched an inquiry into XIUC’s processing of EU/EEA users’ personal data for training Grok LLMs, focusing on GDPR compliance and transparency.
CJEU Advocate General Backs WhatsApp in €225 Million EDPB Fine Dispute
WhatsApp receives support from a CJEU adviser in its challenge against the EDPB over a €225 million fine for privacy violations.
French MP Latombe Could Bring Down EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Philippe Latombe’s legal challenge to the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework raises questions about EU-US data transfers and potential implications for data protection.
Council and Parliament to break EDPS deadlock with parallel vote
The upcoming vote for EDPS Wojciech Wiewiórowski’s re-election is crucial for EU privacy oversight and institutional integrity.
European Commission to Propose GDPR Simplification
The EU plans to amend the GDPR to ease regulatory burdens on businesses while maintaining essential privacy protections.
TikTok Faces €500 Million Fine for Data Transfer to China
TikTok faces a fine over €500 million for transferring European user data to China, with an impending decision from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission.
France fines Apple €150M for tracking consent popups
The French Competition Authority criticized Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) for favoring large firms like Meta while disadvantaging smaller publishers, urging fairer consent processes.
Amazon’s 746 Million Euro GDPR Fine Upheld by Luxembourg Court
Amazon lost its appeal against a 746 million euro fine for GDPR violations, as Luxembourg’s court upheld the decision by the CNPD.
EDPB Adopts Statement on PNR Directive Implementation
The EDPB adopted a statement on the PNR Directive, urging EU countries to implement changes in line with the CJEU’s judgment to enhance passenger data protection.
Voss and Schrems propose GDPR revision
Axel Voss and Max Schrems propose a three-layered revision of the GDPR to differentiate between large and small firms, despite concerns about potential risks and lobbying.