Andreea Lisievici

Avanza Bank fined 1.34M EUR in Sweden for misconfiguration of Meta pixel

Enforcement, EU law, GDPR, IMY, Meta, Sweden |

Meta has paused the launch of its AI tools in Europe after a request from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). This decision comes after the digital rights group Noyb filed complaints in 11 European countries, criticizing Meta’s vague AI plans and the opt-out requirement for users. Meta planned to use public posts from Facebook and Instagram to train AI models. The DPC’s decision, welcomed by other European authorities, followed intensive discussions with Meta. Meta expressed disappointment, noting it had incorporated regulatory feedback since March.

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Meta Halts AI Rollout in Europe Following Irish DPC Request

Meta Halts AI Rollout in Europe Following Irish DPC Request

AI, DPC, EU law, GDPR, Meta |

Meta has paused the launch of its AI tools in Europe after a request from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). This decision comes after the digital rights group Noyb filed complaints in 11 European countries, criticizing Meta’s vague AI plans and the opt-out requirement for users. Meta planned to use public posts from Facebook and Instagram to train AI models. The DPC’s decision, welcomed by other European authorities, followed intensive discussions with Meta. Meta expressed disappointment, noting it had incorporated regulatory feedback since March.

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noyb Files Complaint Against Google’s Privacy Sandbox

noyb Files Complaint Against Google’s Privacy Sandbox

Enforcement, EU law, GDPR, Google, noyb |

noyb has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority against Google. The complaint argues that Google misled users into enabling an “ad privacy feature” through deceptive pop-ups, which actually track users via the new Privacy Sandbox API. The API replaces third-party cookies with first-party tracking within the Chrome browser. Google used manipulative design techniques, known as dark patterns, to secure user consent, violating GDPR requirements for informed and transparent consent. The complaint demands Google’s compliance with GDPR and suggests imposing a significant fine.

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noyb Files Complaint Against Microsoft for Violating Children's Privacy

noyb Files Complaint Against Microsoft for Violating Children’s Privacy

Enforcement, EU law, GDPR, Microsoft, noyb |

noyb filed a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority against Microsoft on 4 June 2024, alleging that Microsoft’s 365 Education services violate children’s privacy rights. The complaint claims that Microsoft shifts GDPR responsibilities to schools, which lack control over data processing. Microsoft’s use of tracking cookies without proper consent from minors or their guardians breaches GDPR. noyb calls for an investigation and penalties, arguing that Microsoft’s practices harm children’s data protection rights.

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