Meta Ray-Ban glasses spark debate over GDPR compliance
Meta Ray-Ban glasses spark debate over privacy and GDPR compliance in Europe, highlighting challenges in balancing innovation with consent and data protection.
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Meta Reintroduces Facial Recognition to Fight Scams and Improve Account Recovery
Meta reintroduces facial recognition to combat celeb-bait ads and aid account recovery, ensuring user privacy and security compliance.
Hungarian Presidency Proposes Review of e-Privacy Directive
Hungarian presidency pushes for renewed review of e-Privacy directive and emphasizes telecom consolidation and green investments in the EU.
Big Tech Faces EU Scrutiny Over AI Data Practices
The EU’s data protection rules are increasingly impacting Big Tech’s AI projects, with stricter enforcement and legal uncertainties hindering innovation.
Ryanair Faces Investigation Over Facial Recognition and GDPR Compliance
Ireland’s DPC investigates Ryanair’s facial recognition use for third-party bookings amid customer complaints about privacy law compliance.
Belgian DPA publishes guidance on interplay between GDPR and AI Act
The Belgian DPA’s guidance clarifies the compliance of AI systems with GDPR, emphasizing the role of Data Protection Officers and the need for transparency and human oversight.
Mozilla Accused of GDPR Violations in Firefox User Tracking
Mozilla faces a privacy complaint for allegedly collecting user data in Firefox without consent, raising GDPR compliance concerns.
Irish DPC’s Court Case Against X Ends, But AI Data Compliance Issues Remain
The Irish DPC’s proceedings against X ended with an agreement to halt certain data processing, but concerns about AI data practices and user consent remain unresolved.
EU Regulators Tighten Control Over AI Systems
EU regulators are tightening oversight on tech firms’ AI development, focusing on GDPR compliance and user data protection.
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.
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.
X Stops Using European User Data for AI Training
Elon Musk’s X has agreed to stop processing EU users’ data for AI training, following intervention by the Irish Data Protection Commission.