Europe’s GDPR coincides with huge drop in Android apps
Privacy rules increase cost, reduce choice, slash revenues, study concludes. But is it the case?
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EU top court: Consumer groups can bring class actions for data protection infringements
The EU Court of Justice ruled that consumer groups can autonomously bring legal proceedings for alleged breaches of data protection rules.
EDPB concerned about reforms for Belgian DPA
The European Data Protection Board expressed concerns about proposed legislative developments that would affect the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
Dutch DPA fines the tax authorities €3.7 million
The Dutch DPA fined the tax authorities €3.7 million because of the years of illegal processing of personal data in the blacklist.
Russian oligarchs are using UK data privacy laws and GDPR to sue
Russian oligarchs and other powerful individuals are turning to an unusual method to protect their online images: data privacy laws.
Record GDPR fine by the Hungarian Data Protection Authority for the unlawful use of AI
The Hungarian Data Protection Authority has imposed the highest fine to date of ca. EUR 670,000 (HUF 250 million) for he unlawful use of AI.
Data portability in the EU: An obscure data subject right
Contrary to the well-known access right, data portability allows data subjects to obtain and reuse their personal data, at least in theory.
Data Protection Authorities Propose GDPR Fines for Bank of Ireland and Danske Bank
Data Protection Authorities in Ireland and Denmark have proposed sizeable financial penalties for Bank of Ireland and Danske Bank for violations of the GDPR.
DPC publishes statistical report on handling of cross-border complaints under GDPR’s One-Stop-Shop (OSS)
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has published a statistical report on the DPC’s handling of cross-border complaints under the GDPR’s One-Stop-Shop (OSS) mechanism.
MEPs discuss GDPR implementation
MEPs and guest speakers took stock of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implementation
Google to Launch Google Analytics 4 in an Attempt to Address EU Privacy Concerns
Google announced the launch of “Google Analytics 4” to address recent developments in the EU regarding the use of cookies and data transfers.
The CNIL publishes a guide for DPOs
France’s data prtoection authority has published a guide on appointing and supporting data protection officers.