OpenAI Fined €15 Million for GDPR Violations in Italy
The Italian Data Protection Authority fined OpenAI €15 million for using personal data without legal grounds and lacking age verification for ChatGPT.
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German DPA investigates Worldcoin’s use of biometric data
Worldcoin, now called World, faces regulatory scrutiny in Germany for GDPR compliance regarding its iris-scanning technology and data protection practices.
Netflix Fined €4.75 Million for Insufficient Transparency
The Dutch DPA fines Netflix €4.75 million for inadequate customer information on personal data handling, violating GDPR regulations.
DPC Fines Meta €251 Million for Facebook Data Breach
Meta faces a €251 million fine from the DPC for a data breach affecting 29 million accounts, with plans to appeal the decision.
Irish DPA collected only €19.9 million from €3.26 billion of GDPR fines
The Data Protection Commission has collected only €19.9 million of the €3.26 billion in fines imposed over five years, with many cases under appeal.
EU Commission’s Ad Campaign Violates GDPR Rules on Sensitive Data
The EU’s Commission faces a privacy scandal after the EDPS confirmed its ad campaign unlawfully processed sensitive data to influence public opinion on CSAM legislation.
LinkedIn Under Scrutiny After €310 Million GDPR Fine
LinkedIn faces scrutiny in Europe after a €310 million fine, announcing changes to its data processing for targeted ads by January 2025.
EDPS Reviews European Commission’s Microsoft 365 Compliance
The EDPS is assessing the European Commission’s compliance with its March 2024 decision on Microsoft 365 usage, following identified data protection violations.
Noyb Files Complaint Against BeReal Over Consent Collecton Tactics
Noyb has filed a complaint against BeReal for its data consent practices, claiming it pressures users into accepting tracking for personalized advertising.
Orange Fined €50 Million for GDPR Violations in France
CNIL fines Orange S.A. €50 million for sending unsolicited ads and misusing user consent for tracking cookies, highlighting GDPR compliance issues.
Meta Limits Advertisers’ Access to Health Data
Meta plans to restrict advertisers’ access to health-related data starting January 2025, impacting marketing strategies and data collection practices.
EDPB Publishes Guidelines on GDPR Data Transfers to Non-European Authorities
EDPB issued guidelines on GDPR Article 48 for data transfers to third country authorities and approved a new European Data Protection Seal.