EOS Matrix Fined €5.47m for Serious GDPR Violations
EOS Matrix hit with a hefty €5.47m fine for multiple GDPR violations, including unauthorised data processing and lack of transparency.
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Spyware Companies Flourishing in Europe due to Ineffective Regulation
Amnesty International report reveals EU’s inefficiency in regulating spyware sector, with companies like Intellexa exploiting loopholes.
The EU’s Plan to Detect CSAM Faces Opposition and Privacy Concerns
The EU’s proposal to combat child sexual abuse material on digital platforms sparks debate and privacy concerns.
Ireland’s Central Bank faces historic fine for major GDPR breach
Irish DPA has initiated an investigation into the Central Bank for a possible data breach due to retention of borrowers’ data beyond the legal limit.
Google’s adtech targeted by Dutch class-action style privacy damages suit
Google is facing a class-action lawsuit in the Netherlands, accusing the tech giant of violating European privacy laws by tracking and profiling consumers.
TikTok Fined €345m For Children’s Data Breaches
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok €345m for breaches related to mishandling of children’s data.
French lawmaker challenges transatlantic data deal before EU court
French lawmaker Philippe Latombe challenges the new transatlantic data deal before the EU’s General Court, sparking concerns of prolonged legal disputes.
Meta denied injunction against Norway’s ban order on its surveillance ads
Meta’s bid to overturn Norway’s ban on its non-consensual ad targeting was rejected by an Oslo District Court, marking a significant victory for data protection rights.
GDPR used by new ransom gang to extort victims
A new ransomware group Ransomed has emerged, using the GDPR fines to pressure victims into paying up, a tactic not observed before.
Court backs Data Protection Commission over Google inquiry
The High Court ruled in favor of the Data Protection Commission (DPC), allowing it to conduct its investigation into Google’s alleged data breach before resuming Dr Johnny Ryan’s complaint.
OpenAI accused of string of data protection breaches in GDPR complaint filed by privacy researcher
OpenAI is facing allegations of breaching various aspects of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
noyb files complaints against Google’s Fitbit
Fitbit, the Google-owned fitness tracking company, is facing complaints for alleged violation of the EU’s GDPR privacy rules, filed by privacy advocacy group Noyb in Austria, the Netherlands, and Italy.