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Irish DPC Fines Meta $101 Million

September 27, 2024

The Irish data protection commission fined Meta for storing user passwords in plain text in 2019.

Dutch DPA Hits Uber and Clearview AI with Massive Data Privacy Fines

September 4, 2024

In the past week, the Netherlands DPA issued a $324 Million fine to Uber and ~$34 Million fine to Clearview AI

Navigating GDPR Reform: The Draghi Report's Impact and Essential Considerations

September 1, 2024

A report by Mario Draghi in September 2024 calls for GDPR reform to boost EU's AI leadership. Changes should be evidence-based, targeted, transparent, and uphold EU values while protecting rights and legal certainty.

EU AI Act Receives Final Approval

May 22, 2024

While we have known the AI Act was on its way for months, it has now received its final approval and will soon begin entering into effect in stages.

EDPS Announces Upcoming Joint Guidelines on GDPR and AI Act Interaction

January 15, 2024

Joint guidelines clarifying the interaction between GDPR and the AI Act are expected early next year from the European Data Protection Board and the European Commission, as reported by EDPS Wojciech Wiewiórowski.

Agreement on Landmark EU AI Act Reached

December 12, 2023

As the negotiating window drew to a close, the European Commission and Parliament have agreed on the structure of the AI Act, the world's first comprehensive AI regulation.