Ireland to expand police powers over encrypted data and spyware
Ireland plans new laws to expand police powers for intercepting encrypted communications and using spyware, with legal safeguards aligned to EU standards.
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German Court Awards Facebook User €5,000 for Extensive Surveillance by Meta’s Business Tools
The Leipzig court awarded €5,000 to a Facebook user for GDPR violations by Meta’s Business Tools, establishing a precedent for compensation in European data protection cases.
Complaints Filed Against Meta for Targeted Advertising Violations
Activists filed complaints against Meta for not respecting users’ requests to opt out of targeted advertising in Europe, prompting investigations by data protection authorities.
Paragon Spyware Used to Spy on EU Journalists
A spyware campaign using Paragon Solutions’ technology targeted EU journalists and activists.
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.
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.
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.
CNIL Unveils AI Strategy Ahead of Paris Summit
CNIL outlines its strategic priorities for AI governance and data protection ahead of the Paris AI summit, addressing rising privacy concerns and collaboration with European authorities.
Austria Considers New Law for Monitoring Encrypted Messages
Austria’s proposed law allows targeted surveillance of encrypted messages on suspects’ phones, aiming to address terrorism while balancing privacy concerns.
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.
Google’s call-scanning AI could lead to censorship
Google’s AI call scanning demo raises privacy concerns as experts warn of potential centralized censorship and surveillance risks in mobile communication.
Privacy Concerns Raised by Dutch Data Protection Authority over Data-Collecting Traffic Lights
Dutch data protection authority raises privacy concerns over data-collecting traffic lights tracking road users’ personal information, urging transparency and compliance with privacy legislation.