LinkedIn Faces GDPR Investigation Over Profile Viewer Information Access
LinkedIn faces an Austrian GDPR complaint over restricting profile viewer data to paying users, challenging the platform’s compliance with data access rights.
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NOYB files criminal complaint over Clearview AI’s GDPR violations
Criminal complaint in Austria seeks prosecution of Clearview AI for mass biometric data scraping after multiple EU GDPR fines and bans exposed enforcement limitations against a U.S. company.
Austria finds Microsoft illegally tracked students
Austrian regulator found Microsoft 365 Education illegally tracked students via cookies; Microsoft must grant data access and faces scrutiny over transparency and GDPR compliance.
Austrian court: Der Standard broke GDPR with pay-or-consent model
The Austrian Federal Administrative Court confirmed that newspaper Der Standard breached the EU’s data protection rules by using a “pay […]
Noyb Targets Chinese Apps TikTok, AliExpress and WeChat Over GDPR Violations
Noyb filed GDPR complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, and WeChat for failing to properly respond to European users’ data access requests.
Meta Faces GDPR Action for Using European Data in AI Training
Noyb and German consumer group challenge Meta’s AI training using European data without GDPR-compliant legal basis, demanding immediate halt and compliance.
EU Court Upholds EDPB’s Authority Over Irish DPC
The European General Court supports the EDPB’s authority, requiring Ireland’s DPC to conduct separate investigations into Meta’s data processing, reinforcing GDPR enforcement.
GDPR Fines Drop in 2024: Activists Demand Stronger Enforcement
European data protection fines fell to €1.2 billion in 2024; activists claim enforcement is weak, with only 1.3% of cases fined, urging stricter personal accountability under GDPR.
EU-US Data Transfers at Risk Under Trump
The EU-US data transfer saga intensifies as the TADPF faces scrutiny and potential instability due to U.S. surveillance laws and changing political landscapes.
Noyb Alleges TikTok and Others Breach GDPR by Sending Data to China
Noyb has filed a complaint against TikTok and other Chinese firms for allegedly unlawfully sending EU user data to China, highlighting GDPR violations.
Netflix Fined €4.75 Million for Insufficient Transparency
The Dutch DPA fines Netflix €4.75 million for inadequate customer information on personal data handling, violating GDPR regulations.
EU Commission’s Ad Campaign Violates GDPR Rules on Sensitive Data
The EU’s Commission faces a privacy scandal after the EDPS confirmed its ad campaign unlawfully processed sensitive data to influence public opinion on CSAM legislation.