EDPB Adopts Guidelines on Pseudonymisation and Statement on Data Protection Cooperation
The EDPB adopted guidelines on pseudonymisation and a position paper on data protection and competition law, emphasizing cooperation and compliance with GDPR.
GDPR
Noyb Alleges TikTok and Others Breach GDPR by Sending Data to China
Noyb has filed a complaint against TikTok and other Chinese firms for allegedly unlawfully sending EU user data to China, highlighting GDPR violations.
EDPS Proposes Digital Clearinghouse 2.0 for Enhanced EU Regulatory Cooperation
EDPS introduces Digital Clearinghouse 2.0 to enhance cooperation and consistency in enforcing EU digital market regulations for better data protection.
EU Court Orders Commission to Pay Damages for Non-compliant Data Transfer
The EU court ordered the European Commission to pay damages for illegal data transfers, highlighting the importance of compliance with EU data transfer rules and potential for class actions.
EU Court rules GDPR complaints can’t be rejected based on frequency
The CJEU ruled that complaint frequency doesn’t invalidate GDPR complaints unless they are clearly vexatious or abusive, impacting data protection enforcement across the EU.
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.
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.