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.
GDPR
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.
EDPS Rejects European Investment Bank Data Transfers to India Over GDPR Issues
EU data watchdog blocks routine personal data transfers to India, citing insufficient data protection under India’s yet-to-be-implemented DPDP Act.
TikTok Fined €530 Million for GDPR Violations Over Data Transfers to China
The Irish DPC fined TikTok €530 million for GDPR breaches related to inadequate protection of European user data transferred to China.
EDPS Annual Report 2024: Future Data Protection and GDPR Enforcement
The EDPS 2024 Annual Report highlights efforts to strengthen GDPR enforcement, promote transparency, and balance innovation with privacy across the EU.
EDPB Releases 2024 Report on GDPR Enforcement and Strategy
The EDPB’s 2024 Annual Report highlights new strategies, increased GDPR guidance, stakeholder engagement, and efforts to simplify data protection across Europe.
EU GDPR Procedural Reform Risks More Complexity in Cross-Border Enforcement
EU GDPR procedural reform risks increasing complexity and delays in cross-border enforcement despite aims to streamline cooperation between data protection authorities.