TikTok Fined €345m For Children’s Data Breaches
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok €345m for breaches related to mishandling of children’s data.
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Court backs Data Protection Commission over Google inquiry
The High Court ruled in favor of the Data Protection Commission (DPC), allowing it to conduct its investigation into Google’s alleged data breach before resuming Dr Johnny Ryan’s complaint.
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.
Controversy Surrounding Irish Government’s Amendments for Data Protection Investigations
The proposed amendments to the Law aimed at protecting DPC investigation confidentiality, have sparked concern among human rights groups and consumer organisations who argue it stifles dissent and shields tech companies from scrutiny.
Google forced to postpone Bard chatbot’s EU launch over privacy concerns
Google’s plan to launch their AI chatbot Bard in the European Union has been delayed due to privacy concerns raised by the Irish DPA.
Microsoft says Irish DPC intends to slam LinkedIn with a $425m fine
Ireland’s DPA to fine Microsoft $425m for LinkedIn’s GDPR breaches.
TikTok faces EU scrutiny on kids’ privacy
European regulators are about to make a ruling on whether TikTok has breached the GDPR by failing to protect children’s data.
1.2 billion euro fine for Facebook as a result of EDPB binding decision
Irish DPA has issued a record fine of €1.2 billion to Meta, for violations related to the transfer of users’ personal data from the EU to the US.
Meta facing record fine for mishandling EU user data
Facebook is set to face potentially record-breaking fine for their noncompliance with the GDPR.
75% of Ireland’s GDPR decisions since 2018 overruled
EDPB has overruled a whopping 75% of decisions made by the Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) in EU cases.
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.
Government will not say if spyware is used to monitor Irish citizens
Ireland won’t reveal whether it spys on its citizens.