German Authorities Oppose Chat Control to Protect Privacy
German data protection authorities urge the EU to stop chat control plans, citing privacy risks, technical flaws, and advocating for child safety by design.
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Yango Faces €100 Million GDPR Fine for Sharing Personal Data Outside EU
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Yango’s parent company €100 million for inadequate protection of European users’ data transferred to Russia.
EU-US Deal Could Grant US Access to Sensitive European Police Data
The EU-US deal may grant US authorities access to sensitive European police data, raising serious privacy and data protection concerns under GDPR.
EDPB Launches DPIA Template to Enhance GDPR Consistency Across Europe
The EDPB has released a DPIA template to help organizations comply with GDPR by structuring and simplifying risk assessments, now open for public feedback until 9 June.
EDPB publishes annual report 2025
The EDPB’s 2025 Annual Report highlights increased GDPR enforcement, cross-border cooperation, guidance on new technologies, and €300 million in fines for data protection violations.
EDPB Adopts Guidelines on Personal Data Processing for Scientific Research
The EDPB issued guidelines to clarify GDPR compliance for scientific research, covering consent, data subject rights, responsibilities, and technical safeguards.
EU Moves Forward with Single Entry Point for GDPR and Security Incident Reports
The EU plans a centralized Single Entry Point platform for security incident reporting, extending GDPR breach notification to 96 hours, to simplify compliance across multiple laws.
EDPB announces 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Framework on GDPR transparency
The EDPB’s 2026 Coordinated Enforcement Framework targets GDPR transparency obligations, with 25 DPAs assessing compliance and sharing findings for EU-wide improvements.
EDPB and EDPS Issue Joint Opinion on EU Cybersecurity Act 2 and NIS2 Amendments
The EDPB and EDPS jointly support enhanced cybersecurity laws in Europe, emphasizing coordination with data protection rules and simplifying breach notifications.
CJEU Rules on Abuse of GDPR Access Rights and Compensation Claims
The Court ruled GDPR access requests can be refused if made solely to trigger compensation claims rather than to verify lawful data processing.
Court Annuls €746 Million GDPR Fine Against Amazon
Luxembourg’s High Administrative Court annulled Amazon’s €746 million GDPR fine over targeted advertising, requiring fault and proportionality reassessment by the CNPD.
CJEU to Clarify Consent Under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive
The CJEU will clarify if broad consent for data use by “partners” in direct marketing meets GDPR and ePrivacy Directive requirements.