EU data protection

EU data protection

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 fined €251 million for a 2018 data breach affecting 30 million users, revealing severe flaws in data protection practices.

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.

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

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.

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

Smart devices are collecting personal data and engaging in excessive surveillance without adequate transparency.

BeReal is currently facing scrutiny over its data consent practices, which may conflict with GDPR regulations.

Hungary's Child Protection Law faces backlash for conflating paedophilia with LGBTQ+ issues, raising child rights concerns.

The EU asserts Hungary's Child Protection Act violates human rights and EU standards, while Hungary claims it is meant for child safety.

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.

Facial recognition technology poses significant human rights concerns in educational environments, warranting an immediate ban to safeguard privacy and prevent discrimination.

EdTech has shifted focus from teaching to surveillance and monitoring, undermining student learning and privacy.

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

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

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.

The UK is lagging behind the EU in sewage pollution regulation, as new EU standards aim to clean up waterways more effectively.

The EU is considering delaying the implementation of the EUDR, risking worsening deforestation amidst an ongoing global forest loss crisis.

Facial recognition technology in schools undermines students' academic freedom and well-being, particularly impacting marginalized groups.

The surveillance atmosphere generated by facial recognition is harmful to the educational environment and student development.

Facial recognition technologies in schools compromise children's academic freedom and well-being, particularly affecting marginalized students.

Meta fined €797.72 million over antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace's integration and data practices.

Meta fined 798 million euros for anti-competitive practices by embedding Facebook Marketplace, limiting competition for other classified ads services.

Meta faces a €797.72 million fine for unfair advantages given to Facebook Marketplace, violating EU antitrust laws.

Meta is altering its ad strategy in the EU due to legal pressure, offering less personalized ads to avoid hefty fines.

Meta was fined $840 million for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace, giving it an unfair competitive advantage.

Meta fined $840.24 million by the European Commission for violating EU antitrust rules with Facebook Marketplace practices.

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

Kim Leadbeater's proposed assisted dying bill faces uncertain parliamentary processes in England and Wales.

Meta fined €798 million for EU antitrust violations concerning Facebook Marketplace's unfair practices.

Meta fined €797.72 million for anti-competitive practices involving Facebook Marketplace, according to the European Commission.

The EU fined Meta $840 million for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace's integration with Facebook.