DPC Fines Meta €251 Million for Facebook Data Breach
Meta faces a €251 million fine from the DPC for a data breach affecting 29 million accounts, with plans to appeal the decision.
Ireland
Irish DPA collected only €19.9 million from €3.26 billion of GDPR fines
The Data Protection Commission has collected only €19.9 million of the €3.26 billion in fines imposed over five years, with many cases under appeal.
LinkedIn Under Scrutiny After €310 Million GDPR Fine
LinkedIn faces scrutiny in Europe after a €310 million fine, announcing changes to its data processing for targeted ads by January 2025.
noyb Gains Qualified Entity Status for GDPR Collective Redress in the EU
noyb has received Qualified Entity status in Austria and Ireland, enabling it to initiate collective redress actions for GDPR violations across the EU.
WhatsApp Appeals €225 Million GDPR Fine to EU’s Top Court
WhatsApp appeals a €225 million fine at the CJEU, challenging the EDPB’s decision over alleged GDPR violations related to user data transparency.
Irish DPC Looks to EDPB for AI Act Compliance Guidance
The Irish DPC awaits EDPB guidance on its role in the AI Act, as it works to ensure GDPR compliance amid challenges from Big Tech companies.
Court Upholds DPC Investigation into Complaints Against Google’s Data Practices
The Irish High Court upheld a DPC inquiry into Google’s data processing practices, allowing five user complaints to proceed while dismissing one for lack of data processing.
Meta Platforms Fined €91 Million for Storing Passwords in Plaintext
The DPC fined Meta Platforms Ireland Limited €91 million for failing to secure user passwords and notify authorities of a data breach.
Irish DPC’s Court Case Against X Ends, But AI Data Compliance Issues Remain
The Irish DPC’s proceedings against X ended with an agreement to halt certain data processing, but concerns about AI data practices and user consent remain unresolved.
EU Regulators Tighten Control Over AI Systems
EU regulators are tightening oversight on tech firms’ AI development, focusing on GDPR compliance and user data protection.
Regulators Challenge X’s Data Collection for AI Training
X faces scrutiny from UK and Irish regulators over default settings allowing user posts to be used for AI training without explicit consent.
Just 15% of Irish firms ‘fully compliant’ with GDPR
Many companies struggle with GDPR compliance, facing risks of fines and reputational damage, prompting a need for enhanced data protection measures and adaptation to evolving regulations.