Norway Considers Ban on Facial Recognition in Smart Glasses
Norway is considering stricter smart-glasses rules, including a possible ban on public facial recognition, amid growing GDPR and covert-recording concerns.
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Dutch DPA Fines Uber €824.99 Million for GDPR Violations
The Dutch data protection authority fined Uber €824.99 million for automatically deactivating drivers without human review and failing to provide adequate GDPR information.
EDPB orders Belgian DPA full review of cookie banner complaint under GDPR
The EDPB ruled that a GDPR complaint about cookie banners must be assessed on its merits, rejecting claims of abuse of rights by the complainant.
EU Spyware Investigation Targeted by Pegasus Surveillance
A former Member of the European Parliament involved in examining spyware abuses in the European Union was reportedly targeted with […]
German Authorities Oppose Chat Control to Protect Privacy
German data protection authorities urge the EU to stop chat control plans, citing privacy risks, technical flaws, and advocating for child safety by design.
EDPB and EDPS Issue Joint Opinion on the European Biotech Act Proposal
The EDPB and EDPS support the European Biotech Act proposal while urging strong data protection measures for clinical trial participants and clear legal roles under GDPR.
Spanish Data Protection Authority Issues Guidance on Agentic AI
The Spanish Data Protection Authority issues detailed GDPR guidance to help organizations manage privacy risks of autonomous agentic AI systems.
Dutch DPA Warns of OpenClaw AI Security Risks
The Dutch Data Protection Authority warns against using OpenClaw AI due to serious security risks and urges compliance with GDPR to protect personal data.
Austrian DPA Finds Microsoft’s Tracking of Students Breaches GDPR
Austrian data authority ruled Microsoft illegally tracked a minor via Microsoft 365 Education cookies without consent, ordering the company to stop within four weeks.
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.
EDPB and EDPS Issues Joint Opinion on European Commission’s Digital Omnibus on AI Proposal
The EDPB and EDPS support AI Act simplification but stress protecting fundamental rights, maintaining DPA roles, and limiting delays in high-risk AI system rules.
EDPB Issues Recommendations on Legal Basis for User Accounts on E-commerce Sites
The EDPB recommends e-commerce sites offer guest checkout to protect user privacy, allowing mandatory accounts only for specific services under GDPR rules.