New EU-US data transfer deal also faces criticism in Germany
French MEP Philippe Latombe’s lawsuits against the new EU-US data transfer agreement have received support in Germany, where the agreement faces criticism.
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EU court ruling on Meta may impact first party cookie use
CJEU has issued a ruling that could impact Meta’s ability to track user data across its platforms without explicit consent.
ECJ holds that the live streaming of video classes falls within the scope of the GDPR
Whilst Member States have discretion over whether they adopt specified rules, such rules must prioritize protecting employees’ fundamental rights to privacy.
German regulators launch inquiry into ChatGPT GDPR compliance
German officials have stepped in to duly investigate the company’s adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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.
German Constitutional Court confirms generalised data retention illegal
After seven years the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany put a definitive end to the debate on data retention – ruling it incompatible with EU law.
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.
German DSK Publishes Decision on the DPIA on Access of Third Country Public Authorities
the German Data Protection Conference issued a compelling statement regarding third country public authorities’ access to personal data.
Apple Faces Critics Over Its Privacy Policies
Developers claimed that Apple was tracking users’ every tap on the App Store, with no way of disabling the function.
Microsoft 365 faces darkening GDPR compliance clouds after German report
German DPAs has found Microsoft has still not been able to resolve any of its cloud-based 365 productivity products compliance problems they’ve raised with it
EU court adviser: Competition bodies may consider data protection breaches in their probes
An opinion by the advocate general might open the door for antitrust watchdogs to assess compliance with data protection rules in future investigations.