German Court Restricts Police Use of Spyware
German high court restricts law enforcement use of spyware to cases with at least a three-year maximum sentence, citing severe interference with fundamental rights.
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German court says Facebook fanpage owner not responsible for cookies on webpage
The Cologne court partially overturned the BfDI ban on the German Federal Government’s Facebook fan page, clarifying GDPR responsibilities for public authorities and Meta.
German Court Awards Facebook User €5,000 for Extensive Surveillance by Meta’s Business Tools
The Leipzig court awarded €5,000 to a Facebook user for GDPR violations by Meta’s Business Tools, establishing a precedent for compensation in European data protection cases.
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.
German DPA investigates Worldcoin’s use of biometric data
Worldcoin, now called World, faces regulatory scrutiny in Germany for GDPR compliance regarding its iris-scanning technology and data protection practices.
Bundeskartellamt Concludes Meta Proceedings
The Bundeskartellamt’s decision reinforces user control over Meta’s data practices, aligning with EU data protection standards.
Germany plans to regulate automated credit scoring
Germany’s revision of its Federal Data Protection Act aims to clarify rules around automatic credit scoring while addressing existing legal challenges.
New Germal Law Aims to Cut Cookie Banners and Enhance User Experience
New German law reduces cookie banners, allowing users to store consent preferences permanently for a better online experience.
Stricter Cloud Data Regulations for Healthcare in Germany
Germany’s new Section 393 SGB V establishes stricter requirements for processing health data in cloud-computing, impacting healthcare providers and medical research.
Noyb Challenges Hamburg DPA Over Der Spiegel’s Pay or OK Model
Noyb is suing the Hamburg data protection authority to overturn its ruling that Der Spiegel’s “pay or OK” model is lawful, claiming the authority acted as both advisor and judge.
How data brokers sell location data and jeopardise national security
Investigation uncovers data brokers selling location data of millions in Germany, raising concerns about privacy, security, and the need for stricter regulations.
Worldcoin Halts Operations in Spain Amid Data Protection Probe
Worldcoin halts activities in Spain amid ongoing EU data protection investigations, enhancing security measures and continuing user base growth.