EDPB backs UK adequacy extension under GDPR but urges strict monitoring
EDPB supports six-year extension of UK adequacy decisions to 2031 but urges the Commission to address legal changes, monitor risks and ensure robust oversight and remedies.
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EU Signs Passenger Data Sharing Agreements with Norway and Iceland
EU signs PNR data-sharing deals with Norway and Iceland, adding privacy safeguards and awaiting EP consent and Council conclusion to strengthen counterterrorism and serious crime cooperation.
Civil Society Urges EU to Revoke UK Data Adequacy
Civil society groups warn the UK’s data adequacy status with the EU is at risk due to weakening data protection laws and enforcement.
UK Demands Access to Apple’s Encrypted Data
The UK demands broad access to Apple’s encrypted user data, raising privacy concerns and potential changes to Apple’s data protection in the region.
Swedish Authority Urges GDPR Review to Support Tech Growth
The Swedish Data Protection Authority calls for a GDPR review to balance privacy protection and technological progress, addressing privacy concerns in law enforcement and workplaces.
Experts disagree with Europol chief’s request for encryption back door
Experts warn that backdoors in encryption compromise security, risking privacy for all, amid calls for police access to encrypted messages.
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.
Telegram reports spike in sharing user data with law enforcement
Telegram’s data-sharing practices with law enforcement have significantly increased, raising privacy concerns amid regulatory scrutiny.
EDPS Warns Frontex Over Violations in Data Sharing
The EDPS reprimanded Frontex for non-compliance with data-sharing regulations, urging adherence to safeguards to protect individuals’ rights.
EDPB Publishes Guidelines on GDPR Data Transfers to Non-European Authorities
EDPB issued guidelines on GDPR Article 48 for data transfers to third country authorities and approved a new European Data Protection Seal.
Google to Delete Users’ Location Data
Google commits to deleting users’ location data, saving it locally, reducing storage duration, and safeguarding privacy amidst increasing pressure for user protection.
EncroChat Phone Network Interception Upheld by Court
Dutch court upholds use of EncroChat data in conviction, affirming EU trust principle.