Norway Proposes Law to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15
Norway proposes a law banning social media use for children under 15, raising GDPR consent age, and enhancing protections against online harm.
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Data Protection Commission Issues €550,000 Fine Over DSP Biometric Data Use
The DPC fined the Department of Social Protection €550,000 for GDPR violations related to biometric data processing in Public Services Card registration.
Swedish Court Uphelds GDPR Fine on Spotify for Data Processing Failures
Court upheld Spotify AB’s 5.2 million euros fine for failing to provide clear GDPR information and safeguards for personal data processing and transfers.
EU Experts Warn Against Weakening Encryption in ProtectEU Plan
EU experts warn that weakening encryption under ProtectEU risks privacy, security, and human rights, urging the Commission to protect strong encryption standards.
Vodafone Faces €45 Million GDPR Fine Over Partner Fraud and Security Issues
The BfDI found Vodafone €45 million for data protection failures linked to partner fraud and security flaws, prompting the company to enhance its compliance and security measures.
Meta and Yandex Exploit Android Browsers to De-Anonymize User Data
Meta and Yandex exploit Android local ports to link browsing data with app identities, bypassing privacy protections and raising serious GDPR concerns.
Civil Society Urges EU to Revoke UK Data Adequacy
Civil society groups warn the UK’s data adequacy status with the EU is at risk due to weakening data protection laws and enforcement.
TikTok Appeals Data Transfer Suspension to China After GDPR Fine in Ireland
TikTok seeks to halt an Irish court-ordered suspension of data transfers to China following a €530 million GDPR fine by the Data Protection Commission.
Meta’s AI Data Collection Approved by Irish DPC
The Irish DPC approved Meta’s AI training data collection with safeguards, but legal challenges and privacy concerns under GDPR persist.
Meta’s Use of EU Data for AI Training Upheld by German Court Despite Criticism
The Higher Regional Court of Cologne upheld Meta’s lawful use of public EU data for AI training under GDPR, despite ongoing criticism from German data protection authorities.
Meta Faces GDPR Action for Using European Data in AI Training
Noyb and German consumer group challenge Meta’s AI training using European data without GDPR-compliant legal basis, demanding immediate halt and compliance.
EDPB Approves Six-Month Extension for UK Data Protection Adequacy
The EDPB supports a six-month extension of the UK GDPR adequacy decisions until December 2025 while awaiting the UK’s data protection reform.