Ireland’s DPA Produces “Significant Outputs” for 2022 Concluding 17 Large Scale Inquiries
Ireland’s DPA released Annual Report for 2022 showcasing their progress on a range of initiatives.
GDPR
The Italian Data Protection Agency gives OpenAI a chance to avoid being banned
Italian DPA may lift ChatGPT ban if the requirements are met.
European data regulators set up ChatGPT taskforce
EDPB has created a task force in order to facilitate collaboration and information sharing between EU regulators.
CJEU rules on applicability of the GDPR in civil proceedings
ECJ released a ruling that clarifies the relationship between the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and national civil procedural regulations.
Italy’s ChatGPT ban attracts EU privacy regulators
Member states have been inspired by Italy’s decision to temporarily ban ChatGPT.
UK watchdog warns chatbot developers over data protection laws
Concerns are escalating over tech companies harnessing mountains of unrestricted personal data from the web to ‘teach’ advanced AI.
Courts Side With Big Companies Including Amazon and Experian in Privacy Appeals
This string of victories will surely embolden other companies to challenge their own GDPR violations.
EU consumer department to present voluntary pledge over ‘cookie fatigue’
The European Commission is taking steps to combat growing user ‘cookie fatigue’ with a voluntary initiative.
German parties accused of breaching data protection rules
NOYB has launched a series of complaints against Germany’s major political parties for violating EU data protection rules during the 2021 election campaign.
Hungarian DPA issues fine €25,000 for cookie non-compliance
Hungarian data protection authority fined TV2 Média €25,000 for non-compliance in relation of use of cookies on its websites.
Facial recognition petition demands ban in Brussels public spaces
A coalition of human rights organisations is launching a petition at the Brussels Parliament to demand a ban on facial recognition technology in public spaces.
EDPB launches coordinated enforcement on role of data protection officers
Authorities will assess whether DPOs maintain their essential position within organisations and have the necessary resources.