Keywords: GDPR


Austria files complaint against linkedin over alleged sale of user data

An Austrian digital rights organization has filed a complaint against LinkedIn, accusing the professional networking platform of mishandling and potentially monetizing user data. The case highlights growing concerns in Europe over how large technology companies manage personal information. Legal action......

Irish Supreme Court allows TikTok EU–China data transfers during appeal process

The TikTok will be allowed to continue transferring user data from the European Union to China while it appeals a major privacy ruling, after a decision by the Irish Supreme Court. The ruling confirms that the company can maintain its data flows during the ongoing legal process against a decision by......

Cybercrime laws and digital asset rules shape global cybersecurity efforts

Legal frameworks play a central role in addressing cybercrime and protecting digital assets, combining criminal enforcement with regulatory standards to secure digital environments. Governments and international bodies are expanding legal tools to respond to evolving cyber threats while supporting trust......

Netflix Fined for Data Privacy Breach in the Netherlands

In a significant move, the Dutch authorities have imposed a fine of €4.75 million (approximately $4.98 million) on Netflix for its mishandling of users' personal data. The penalty, announced on Wednesday, stems from the company's failure to provide sufficient information to its subscribers......

Meta's AI Odyssey: Data Privacy Showdown Unfolds Across Europe

In a seismic development that threatens to shake the foundations of data privacy and user autonomy, the American social media behemoth Meta (Facebook, Instagram) finds itself embroiled in a legal firestorm as complaints have been lodged against the tech titan in a staggering 11 European nations. The......

Enforcing Data Privacy: Europe's GDPR Fines Surpass €4.5 Billion

Six years have elapsed since the European Union ushered in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a pioneering framework governing the processing of personal data on the internet. During this pivotal period, spanning from May 2018 to May 2024, the regulatory bodies charged with enforcing the......