Amazon has lost its appeal against a record €746 million ($812M) fine imposed by Luxembourg’s privacy regulator (CNPD) for violating EU GDPR rules. The court sided with the CNPD, which had penalized Amazon for improperly processing personal data. While Amazon is considering further appeals, the ruling underscores Europe’s strict approach to data protection and its willingness to enforce the GDPR at the highest levels. The CNPD also included measures for Amazon to remedy the d

Even after the official opt-out period, there’s no guarantee that Meta won’t use your personal data—posts, photos, messages, and even memories—to train its AI systems. Experts warn that the opt-out process is confusing, fragmented across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads, and often leaves users unsure if their refusal applies to all services. This raises serious concerns about transparency and control over our own information. By agreeing to terms wit

The EU has launched an investigation into X (formerly Twitter) over the use of personal data from EU and EEA users to train its AI models, including Grok. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), acting on behalf of the EU, will examine whether X’s practices comply with key GDPR provisions, especially regarding legality and transparency. This follows X’s commitment in September to stop using certain EU user data for AI training. However, the company continued AI model deve

According to the House Chief Administrative Officer, WhatsApp poses a high risk due to its lack of transparency in data handling, absence of encryption for stored data, and potential vulnerabilities. Staff are now prohibited from using the app across mobile, desktop, and web versions. Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, strongly disagrees, insisting the platform offers end-to-end encryption by default and even stronger protections than many of the apps approved by the House. As

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Apple has decided to remove its most secure iCloud encryption tool (ADP) for UK users following a government request that would...

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France's data protection regulator, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL), has imposed a fine of 525,000...

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The Dutch data protection authority, the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP), has issued guidance on the reporting of data breaches....

Mastercard has unveiled details about privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) and emphasized their significance in mitigating security...

According to The Guardian, Google has revised its guidelines regarding explicit personal images, enabling users to request their removal...

According to Business Insider, TikTok is in the process of developing an advertising technology solution with a strong focus on privacy....

According to a report by the BBC, the Police Service of Northern Ireland unintentionally disclosed the names, ranks, and locations of...

Meta has revealed that its privacy-focused data lookup tool, which relies on cryptography, will now encompass passwords and various other...