On 26 August 2024 the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) announced that it had imposed a €290 million fine on Uber Technologies Inc. and its Dutch subsidiary, Uber B.V., for violating Article 44 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The penalty was a result of Uber’s failure to ensure appropriate data transfer mechanisms for […]
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On 2 August 2024 UNESCO launched a public consultation on its draft Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals. These guidelines are a key part of UNESCO’s “AI and the Rule of Law” initiative under the Global Judges Programme, and are designed to ensure that AI tools used by courts and
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Welcome to the AI digital and privacy recap of privacy news for week 31 of 2024 (29 July – 4 August)! This edition at a glance: 👈 Swipe left for a quick overview, then find 🔍 more details on each topic below. Subscribe 🤖 The EU AI Act entered into force The European Commission issued
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noyb has filed a lawsuit against the Hamburg Data Protection Authority (DPA) after it approved the controversial ‘Pay or OK’ system used by DER SPIEGEL, which forces users to choose between consenting to data tracking or paying for a subscription. The Hamburg DPA’s decision, which took nearly three years, has been criticized for lack of impartiality, as the complainant was not consulted and critical facts were ignored.
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In 2023, NOYB continued its pivotal role in enforcing data protection rights across Europe, filing over 40 new complaints, including significant actions against Meta’s controversial “Pay or Okay” system and unlawful credit scoring practices. Key victories included substantial fines against Meta (€1.5 billion) and Spotify (€5 million).
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