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May 3, 2025

TikTok Fined €530 Million for GDPR Violations Over Data Transfers to China

The Irish DPC fined TikTok €530 million for GDPR breaches related to inadequate protection of European user data transferred to China.

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April 9, 2025

CJEU Advocate General Backs WhatsApp in €225 Million EDPB Fine Dispute

WhatsApp receives support from a CJEU adviser in its challenge against the EDPB over a €225 million fine for privacy violations.

April 4, 2025

TikTok Faces €500 Million Fine for Data Transfer to China

TikTok faces a fine over €500 million for transferring European user data to China, with an impending decision from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission.

March 27, 2025

Amazon’s 746 Million Euro GDPR Fine Upheld by Luxembourg Court

Amazon lost its appeal against a 746 million euro fine for GDPR violations, as Luxembourg’s court upheld the decision by the CNPD.

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February 3, 2025

GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey 2025

The DLA Piper GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey 2025 provides valuable insights into the enforcement landscape of the GDPR over the past year.

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February 1, 2025

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.

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January 23, 2025

Ireland Imposes Over Half of Europe’s GDPR Fines in 2024

Ireland imposed over half of Europe’s GDPR fines in 2024, totaling €3.5 billion since 2018, with a notable decline in penalties compared to previous years.

January 23, 2025

Meta Appeals €91 Million GDPR Fine

Meta challenges a €91 million fine from Ireland’s DPC for improperly storing user passwords, claiming the penalty is excessive and misapplied under GDPR.

December 21, 2024

OpenAI Fined €15 Million for GDPR Violations in Italy

The Italian Data Protection Authority fined OpenAI €15 million for using personal data without legal grounds and lacking age verification for ChatGPT.