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Iapp
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

Garante permits reactivation of ChatGPT in Italy

OpenAI reactivated ChatGPT in Italy after meeting GDPR conditions for personal data processing. [ more ]
Iapp
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

CNIL releases Privacy Research Day information

The French data protection authority released details on Privacy Research Day, featuring discussions on AI, children's privacy, and online advertising. [ more ]
Iapp
1 month ago
EU data protection

Netherlands' DPA reminds entities to report data breaches

The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens handled over 25,000 data breach reports impacting 20 million individuals in 2023.
Institutions are mandated to notify individuals if their data is potentially compromised in a cyberattack. [ more ]
Privacy International
1 month ago
EU data protection

GPS tagging of migrants UNLAWFUL, UK authority finds after PI complaint

The UK's Data Protection Authority found the GPS tagging of migrants arriving via irregular routes unlawful.
The complaint was based on extensive anonymous testimonies highlighting the negative impact of tagging on individuals' privacy, family life, and health.
The Information Commissioner's Office issued an Enforcement Notice and formal warning to the UK's borders and immigration ministerial department. [ more ]
Iapp
3 months ago
EU data protection

CNIL accepting submissions for Privacy Research Day papers

France's data protection authority is accepting academic papers and research project submissions for Privacy Research Day.
The proposals will be assessed based on their quality, relevance to Data Protection Authorities work, and variety of viewpoints and topics. [ more ]
Iapp
3 months ago
EU data protection

Denmark's DPA issues injunction in Chromebook case

Denmark's data protection authority rules that school districts cannot pass on student information to Google for certain purposes.
Data can be passed on to help provide the service, improve security, and for communication purposes. [ more ]
AdExchanger
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

7 Things You Should Know About California's Privacy Watchdog | AdExchanger

California's privacy law is considered a de facto standard in the absence of federal legislation.
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is the first independent data protection authority in the US. [ more ]
Privacy International
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

NEWS: GPS tagging of migrants UNLAWFUL, UK authority finds after PI complaint

The UK's Data Protection Authority deemed the Government's GPS tagging of migrants arriving via irregular routes unlawful.
Privacy International's complaint in 2022 led to a significant legal recognition of unnecessary intrusions on migrants' privacy and data protection. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Austrian privacy activists push Meta complaint further

NOYB asks Austria's Data Protection Authority to investigate Meta's free product option.
The complaint builds on the group's prior filing arguing against Meta users having to pay for privacy. [ more ]
Iapp
3 months ago
Business intelligence

Belgium's DPA fines data management company

Belgium's Data Protection Authority has fined Black Tiger Belgium 174,640 euros for violating data protection regulations.
Black Tiger Belgium was found to not be transparent about its data processing of personal data. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
Business intelligence

Austria's DPA releases cookies, data protection FAQ

Austria's Data Protection Authority published an FAQ related to cookie and data protection laws.
The DPA's jurisdiction over cookie violations and how disclosures around cookies and data protections need to be noticed and displayed on websites. [ more ]
Iapp
4 months ago
EU data protection

AEPD releases cookie guidelines

The Agencia Española de Protección de Datos released new guidelines on analytics and cookies in Spain
The guidelines allow for some cookies to bypass user consent, but with certain conditions [ more ]
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