EncroChat Phone Network Interception Upheld by Court
Dutch court upholds use of EncroChat data in conviction, affirming EU trust principle.
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Data Protection Authorities Investigate Meta’s Paid Subscription Model
Data Protection Authorities investigate Meta’s paid model for GDPR compliance.
German data protection authority continues review of ChatGPT
The State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information for Rhineland-Palatinate coordinates a detailed GDPR-compliance questionnaire for OpenAI’s AI language model, ChatGPT.
Ireland’s Central Bank faces historic fine for major GDPR breach
Irish DPA has initiated an investigation into the Central Bank for a possible data breach due to retention of borrowers’ data beyond the legal limit.
UK data watchdog issues Snapchat enforcement notice over AI chatbot
Snapchat might face a hefty fine by the UK data watchdog due to alleged failure in assessing privacy risks posed by its AI chatbot feature for users, especially children.
Noyb wants court to order regulator to fully investigate claims against Meta
NOYB is seeking High Court intervention to urge Ireland’s Data Protection Commission to thoroughly investigate its complaints about Meta’s data handling practices.
European Commission proposes new rules to speed up GDPR enforcement
The European Commission has proposed new rules to speed up GDPR enforcement by requiring privacy regulators to share information upfront in major cases and settle disputes out of court, although the draft law has faced criticism from both privacy activists and Big Tech companies.
EDPS finds that the CJEU’s use of cloud videoconferencing services complies with data protection law
EDPS has approved the CJEU’s use of Cisco Webex, as it meets data protection standards.
Clearview AI data use deemed illegal in Austria
Clearview AI must cease processing any biometric data belonging to the complainant and delete any of their existing profiles in its searchable database.
Google recruitment system may have broken GDPR
Google may now be facing investigation for a potential breach of the GDPR for failure timely delete data from HR system.
Ireland’s DPA Produces “Significant Outputs” for 2022 Concluding 17 Large Scale Inquiries
Ireland’s DPA released Annual Report for 2022 showcasing their progress on a range of initiatives.
TikTok in Europe’s crosshairs
Chinese-owned app TikTok faces increasing backlash from European politicians and regulators.