EU data protection

EU data protection

AI developers face legal challenges over privacy violations, like OpenAI's ChatGPT complaint under GDPR for inaccuracies about a public figure's birthdate. [ more ]

The European Union has initiated formal procedures against Meta for not doing enough to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections in June. [ more ]

EU warns Meta to address fake news and potential Russian interference in elections within five days [ more ]

Data brokers sell sensitive personal information, posing threats to military personnel and abortion providers. [ more ]

Digital video ad spend to grow 16% in 2024, with social video and CTV seeing significant growth. UK watchdog investigates tech giants' AI relationships, EU scrutinizes Meta's ad tracking. [ more ]

The European Commission is facing pressure to disclose its interactions with private technology firms regarding a controversial CSAM-scanning proposal. [ more ]

David Cameron recommended UK continues arms sales to Israel despite aid workers' deaths. [ more ]

EAA requires compliance for businesses with E.U. customers by June 28, 2025, impacting ecommerce sites. [ more ]

New Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules aim to create a unified framework for international data protection. [ more ]

UK expelled an undeclared Russian military intelligence officer, imposed restrictions on Russian diplomatic visas, and removed diplomatic protection status from Russian properties. [ more ]

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram for suspected violations under the Digital Services Act, primarily related to protecting users from foreign disinformation during EU-wide elections. [ more ]

The European Commission is investigating Facebook and Instagram for potential violations of the EU's digital rulebook and election integrity. [ more ]

Meta defends risk mitigation process after EU criticism on content moderation. [ more ]

noyb filed GDPR complaint against OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT can't correct inaccurate data, violating GDPR rules. [ more ]

OpenAI's ChatGPT bot providing incorrect personal information raises privacy concerns under GDPR in the EU. [ more ]

UK Ministry of Defence data breach exposed military personnel's personal information, with immediate action taken to secure data and notify affected individuals. [ more ]

The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Meta's moderation practices regarding political content and disinformation on Facebook and Instagram. [ more ]

Criticism from the West towards Putin's fifth term presidency legality and manner. [ more ]

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram for failing to curb online disinformation in relation to political advertising before EU elections. [ more ]

A Ministry of Defence (MoD) data breach exposed personal data of UK military personnel due to a compromised third-party payroll system. [ more ]

The EU has dropped Article 7 proceedings against Poland over rule of law concerns following actions by the new centrist government to address the issues. [ more ]

MiCA requires EU member states to enforce crypto laws, potentially differing in technical standards. [ more ]

The UK Home Office has lost contact with over half of the individuals earmarked for deportation to Rwanda. [ more ]

Generative AI poses data privacy challenges under EU GDPR. [ more ]

The American Privacy Rights Act proposes stricter regulations on targeted advertising, diverging from existing state privacy laws and potentially impacting revenue streams for publishers. [ more ]

OpenAI reactivated ChatGPT in Italy after meeting GDPR conditions for personal data processing. [ more ]

Brexit's impact on Gibraltar's sovereignty and freedom of movement. [ more ]