EU data protection

EU data protection

The European Commission has fined Apple and Meta for violations of the Digital Markets Act, focusing on data consent and consumer choice restrictions.

DOGE has gained access to sensitive immigration data, raising privacy concerns for immigrants.

X is being probed for potentially misusing EU public posts in AI training, raising privacy compliance concerns.

UK Home Office's attempt to keep data privacy legal row with Apple secret was rejected, emphasizing the principle of open justice.

The ransomware attack on Fourlis Group led to a significant financial loss but did not result in data theft as per investigations.

Hertz faces a data breach potentially affecting customer information due to vulnerabilities in Cleo software, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.

Europcar suffered a data breach exposing personal details of 200,000 customers and application source code, prompting immediate reporting to authorities.

The T-Mobile cyberattack in 2021 led to a $350 million settlement, emphasizing the importance of data protection and consequences of breaches.

DORA enhances cybersecurity obligations for financial entities in the EU regarding ICT third-party service providers.

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft Entra ID provides essential protection against frequent cyberattacks for critical identity assets.

Individuals who shared their DNA with 23andMe should delete their data due to the company's financial troubles.

Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) poses challenges for smaller publishers by requiring double user consent for third-party tracking compared to single consent for its own data collection.

FTC monitors 23andMe's bankruptcy due to privacy risks over customer genetic data.

Apple was fined €150 million by the French Competition Authority for its app tracking privacy feature, deemed unnecessary and disproportionate.

France's antitrust regulator fined Apple $162 million for its App Tracking Transparency framework, complicating compliance with privacy laws for third-party publishers.

A major data breach exposed personal data of civil servants due to a failure to remove metadata during uploads to a government website.

The debate on age verification in the EU highlights concerns about privacy, expression rights, and the impact of online platforms on youth mental health.

The U.S. Treasury and DHS have allowed the IRS to share taxpayer information with ICE, raising concerns about privacy and trust in public institutions.

Nevada judge rules tower dumps unconstitutional but allows their use as evidence, raising privacy concerns.

Meta faces a large fine from the EU for data consent breaches regarding alternative ad targeting options.

Meta plans to train AI using data from EU users of Facebook and Instagram, focusing on public interactions while excluding private messages.

Meta begins notifying users about data usage for AI training, emphasizes transparency, and allows users to object to data usage.

Meta will use EU user data to train AI models, emphasizing respect for privacy and offering users an opt-out option.

Federal judge restricts Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency access to social security data over privacy concerns.

Marko Elez, a former staffer with controversial views, has been reinstated and granted increased access to sensitive government data.

A federal judge has allowed limited access to Treasury systems for a DOGE staff member after concerns about data protection were addressed.

IRS commissioner resigns over immigrant tax data-sharing deal with ICE.

DOGE's access to DOL data could be misused to negatively portray immigrants.

23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, raising concerns about user data protection amid financial struggles.

The Data Use and Access Bill could threaten UK data adequacy with the EU by weakening police data protection regulations.

The bankruptcy of 23andMe raises concerns about potential genetic discrimination and data privacy risks for its customers.

The DUA Bill poses significant risks to data protection and fairness in automated law enforcement decisions.

Mark Fitzgerald was sentenced to two years for sending explicit messages to over 100 teenage girls on Snapchat.

Joint assessment for income tax can offer advantages in Ireland.

Individuals must consider if filing jointly or separately is better for their financial situation.

UK to require ETA from April 2025; EU's ETIAS for non-EU travelers expected not before April 2027.

The EU's ETIAS visa waiver for non-EU travellers will be needed by April 2027.