EU data protection

EU data protection

Gig workers are often managed by opaque algorithms that can unfairly impact their livelihoods, underscoring the need for better transparency and accountability.

Gig platforms use algorithmic management, leading to lack of transparency and potential exploitation of workers.

Organizations are demanding improved transparency in workforce management algorithms used by delivery platforms.

LinkedIn is updating its data processing practices to comply with EU regulations, ceasing targeted ads without user consent by January 2025.

AI development raises ethical concerns, especially regarding the use of illegally obtained data and potential consequences for companies ignoring the law.

Netflix has been fined €4.75 million for failing to comply with GDPR data access rights after a lengthy five-year investigation.

Italy fines OpenAI 15 million euros for processing user data without legal basis, emphasizing the need for data protection in AI.

NOYB has filed GDPR complaints against several Chinese companies for unlawfully sharing European users' data with China.

Netflix fined €4.75 million for GDPR violations including unclear processing of personal data and insufficient user information.

OpenAI has been fined €15 million for GDPR violations in how ChatGPT handles personal data, including lack of transparency and user notification.

The EU's Commission breached its own data protection rules through a microtargeted ad campaign, sparking criticism and legal scrutiny.

Meta faces a €550 million lawsuit in Spain for violating E.U. data protection laws, accused of unlawful data collection without user consent.

The EDPB's opinion emphasizes the need for ethical, responsible AI innovation while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

Meta fined €251 million for a Facebook security breach affecting millions of users, significant due to the scale of data compromised.

The DSK's resolution clarifies the complexities of transferring personal data in asset deals under GDPR.

Meta faces a €550 million lawsuit in Spain for allegedly violating EU data protection rules, with a trial set for October 2025.

Meta's removal of factcheckers has raised alarms about misinformation and its impact on global discourse, particularly relating to elections and public health.

The UK government is investing in live facial recognition technology for policing, despite human rights concerns and no legal framework in place.

The UK Parliament debated facial recognition technology's use, raising key issues around privacy, misidentification, and the need for legislative action.

MPs largely ignored constituents' questions about facial recognition technology deployment, failing to engage meaningfully despite acknowledging some concerns.

The EU should implement tech policies that protect user rights and foster fair competition globally.

Many Syrians express a desire to return home and rebuild, but concerns about safety and humanitarian conditions persist after Assad's ouster.

The vote for legalising assisted dying in England and Wales signifies an important advance for the Terminally Ill Bill.

MPs have supported a historic bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients in England and Wales.

Legalizing assisted dying represents a significant opportunity to affirm bodily autonomy and enhance rights for terminally ill patients.

MPs approved the assisted dying bill at a second reading, but it must undergo further scrutiny and amendments before becoming law.

The assisted dying bill in England and Wales advances to committee stage but faces potential amendments and opposition.

The bill to legalise assisted dying presents a pivotal moment for MPs to shape end-of-life laws in the UK.

The Regulations on Network Data Security introduce comprehensive oversight for data processing within and outside China.

HMI Institute reported a data breach affecting 761 individuals, showcasing critical data security vulnerabilities and the need for better protection measures.

Hackney Council's financial struggles are exacerbated by a cyber attack recovery, leading to significant overspending on staffing and IT consulting.

The UNCTTP raises concerns regarding human rights and mass surveillance of travellers, necessitating regulatory reforms to protect individual rights.

The UK government is advancing Live Facial Recognition technology for policing despite existing human rights concerns and absence of legal regulations.

The UN Countering Terrorist Travel Programme poses significant human rights risks, necessitating careful evaluation and recommendations for mitigation.

Migrants face increased human rights violations due to hostile immigration policies and technologies, necessitating vigilant advocacy for their rights.

The EU has agreed to delay the Deforestation Regulation without diluting its provisions, raising concerns about its impact on forests and climate.

The EU has delayed the implementation of its landmark deforestation regulation, raising concerns among environmentalists about potential impacts on forests and climate.