Spains DPA fines hotels over scanning guest identity documents
AEPD fines Iberostar unit €70,000 for requiring full ID copies at booking; authority stresses GDPR data minimisation and that copies are unnecessary and risky for guest registration.
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IMY reprimands Flightradar24 for unlawful handling of aircraft owners’ data
IMY reprimanded Flightradar24 for GDPR breaches after routinely demanding aircraft registration certificates, requiring improved erasure procedures and proportional identity verification.
CNIL Analysis Shows GDPR’s Economic Impact on Cybersecurity and Identity Theft Prevention
GDPR has significantly reduced cyber damages in the EU by encouraging better cybersecurity investments and lowering identity theft losses by up to €1.4 billion.
Poland Leads with GDPR-Compliant Digital Identity App
Poland’s mObywatel app enhances public service access, prioritizes privacy, and prepares for EU-wide digital ID systems by 2027.
Concerns Over Biometric Surveillance as Technology Advances
Rapidly advancing biometric technologies, including smell and gait identification, raise urgent privacy concerns and highlight the need for regulatory frameworks in the UK.
Concerns Arise Over Russian Code in Hungary’s New Digital Identification System
Hungary’s new Client Gate+ system raises security concerns due to the recommendation of a Russian-developed code generator, prompting scrutiny and calls for investigation.
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.
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.
CJEU upholds ruling on fingerprints for ID cards
The European Court of Justice upheld a regulation requiring two fingerprints on identity cards in Germany to combat identity theft, despite some civil rights activists expressing disappointment.
MEPs call for action against Sweden over personal number rules for EU citizens
Sweden’s law requiring foreigners to demonstrate a year-long stay for a personal identification number has been challenged by multiple EU citizens.
ShareID promises ID verification without storing personal data
French startup ShareID introduces a privacy-focused online ID verification solution that doesn’t retain personal data, instead utilizing a unique hash for user re-authentication.
The legal and ethical implications of synthetic data
The article discusses the complex legal and ethical issues arising from the creation and use of synthetic data, emphasizing the need for robust guidelines to maintain privacy and integrity while exploiting its potential benefits.