Regulatory Watch
New laws, rules, guidance, enforcement actions and court decisions in privacy, AI and cybersecurity. Every item links to its primary source.
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EU Commission opens investigation into Booking.com for DSA fraud and transparency breaches
The probe signals stricter enforcement of the DSA’s risk‑assessment and transparency obligations for large online platforms.
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Berlin DPA finds microtargeting by major German parties illegal
The rulings signal that political parties in Germany may not use personal political data for targeted ads without consent, impacting future campaign practices.
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Norwegian DPA fines Xandr €8.6M for unlawful processing of Grindr users' data
The fine highlights the strict liability of joint controllers for obtaining valid consent when handling sensitive personal data.
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CNIL closes injunction against Google after compliance on cookie and Gmail ad consent
The decision demonstrates French regulator enforcement of privacy consent rules for cookies and email advertising.
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French DPA fines Google €325 million for spam emails in Gmail
Significant GDPR enforcement action against a major tech company highlights privacy compliance risks for email services.
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Italian DPA fines Wind Tre €16.7 million for unlawful telemarketing
The fine underscores the GDPR’s strict enforcement of consent and data‑subject rights in telecom marketing.
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Turkish courts block LGBTQ+ NGOs' websites and detain activists under obscenity and criminal organization laws
The crackdown illustrates how existing criminal statutes are being used to suppress LGBTQ+ expression and association online.
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Italian DPA fines BBVA €5.508 million for ignoring customer’s objection to direct marketing
The enforcement highlights the obligation of controllers to promptly honor opt‑out requests and the financial risk of non‑compliance.
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Italian DPA fines Emirates €180,000 for health data infringements
The enforcement highlights GDPR obligations for clear information and proportionate retention of health data in the aviation sector.
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Italian DPA fines security firm €39,000 for employee data violations
The enforcement highlights the GDPR’s strict requirements for employee data access and transparent processing of location data.
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Italian DPA fines IQVIA €7 million for unlawful processing of patients’ health data
The fine highlights enforcement of GDPR obligations for health data controllers and underscores the need for proper legal bases, transparency, and impact assessments.
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Hellenic DPA fines Ministry and EETAA for data breach
The decision highlights enforcement of GDPR security and processor obligations after a major data breach in a government programme.
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Swedish DPA fines Miljödata approx EUR 160,000 for insufficient security measures
The fine highlights enforcement of GDPR Article 32 security obligations for processors handling large volumes of personal data.
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Dutch DPA fines Uber €824.99 million for unlawful automated decision‑making
The fine demonstrates robust GDPR enforcement on automated decision‑making in the gig‑economy.
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CNIL closes injunction against FRANCE TRAVAIL after compliance with data security measures
The closure shows that timely remediation of GDPR security deficiencies can halt additional penalties.
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AEPD issues warnings to two Spanish municipalities over AI‑enabled video surveillance projects
The action highlights the need for data‑protection‑by‑design and proportionality when deploying AI‑driven video surveillance in the public sector.
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Ecuador orders security expert Ola Bini deported and bans return for 10 years
The case highlights the vulnerability of security researchers to arbitrary state actions, raising concerns for digital rights and cybersecurity practitioners.
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European Commission sends formal notice to Bulgaria for non‑compliance with the Digital Services Act
The action highlights EU enforcement of the Digital Services Act and its impact on national enforcement frameworks and platform liability.
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CNIL closes injunction against SOLOCAL MARKETING SERVICES
The decision underscores CNIL's enforcement of GDPR consent requirements for commercial prospecting and the accountability of controllers for partner‑collected data.
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Spanish Data Protection Agency issues warning to company over AI-driven resume screening
The AEPD’s warning highlights GDPR compliance requirements for AI use in recruitment, emphasizing transparency, human control, and risk assessment.
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Irish Data Protection Commission fines Google €403 million for GDPR violations over location data
The fine underscores strict enforcement of GDPR obligations for large tech firms handling location data.
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Spanish DPA fines Securitas Direct €100,000 for charging phone line for data subject rights
The enforcement underscores that charging fees for exercising GDPR data subject rights is prohibited.
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Dutch DPA fines Uber €824,990,000 for automated decisions affecting drivers
The fine underscores strict GDPR enforcement of automated decision‑making provisions.
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noyb to file injunction against SCHUFA over shadow database
The planned injunction highlights enforcement of EU data‑protection rights against a major credit reference agency.
Source: LiveThreat Regulatory Intelligence, analysed by ADTP. Briefs summarize the linked source and are not legal advice; the linked source is the authority. Dates appear only when the source states them.