LinkedIn Fined €310 Million for Misusing Personal Data
LinkedIn has been fined €310 million by Ireland’s DPC for violating GDPR by misusing personal data for targeted advertising without valid consent.
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TikTok Sets Aside €1 Billion for Future Fines
Bytedance faces legal challenges and fines in Europe and the U.S. over TikTok’s data handling and design, setting aside €1 billion for potential penalties.
DPA is not obliged to impose sanctions, CJEU rules
Supervisory authorities under GDPR can choose not to impose penalties for data breaches if the controller has already taken corrective actions.
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.
Clearview AI Fined €30.5 Million for GDPR Violation
Clearview AI faces a €30.5 million fine from the Dutch DPA for illegal photo collection, bringing its total EU fines to €90.5 million under GDPR violations.
Uber Fined €290 Million for Transferring Driver Data to US
Uber faces a €290 million fine for transferring European drivers’ personal data to the U.S., violating GDPR regulations, and plans to appeal the decision.
Spanish Court Sentences Minors for AI-Generated Nude Images
Spanish youth court sentences minors for spreading AI-generated nude images, raising concerns about the misuse of AI for harassment and the importance of stricter regulations and education on responsible technology use.
Court reduces Spotify GDPR fine to 4 Million Euros
The Administrative Court reduced Spotify AB’s GDPR sanction to 40 million euros.
Vinted Faces €2.4M Penalty from Lithuanian DPA for GDPR Non-Compliance
Lithuanian Data Protection Authority fines Vinted, UAB €2.4M for GDPR violations related to personal data processing, emphasizing compliance and enforcement measures.
Grindr must pay €5.65 million for GDPR breach, court rules
Grindr fined €5.65 million for sharing sensitive user data with commercial third parties.
Court uphelds biggest GDPR fine in Latvia
Court upholds fine on SIA “Tet” for mishandling personal data in “Tet+” service, emphasizing company’s commitment to data protection under GDPR regulations.
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission publishes 2023 Annual Report
Data Protection Commission’s 2023 Annual Report reveals substantial fines on companies, increased cases, and active involvement in legislative consultations and enforcement actions.