South Korea Halts New Downloads of DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns South Korea recently made a significant move by halting new downloads of the popular mobile application DeepSeek. This decision comes as a response to growing concerns over the app’s data protection practices, particularly regarding user privacy. The South Korean government’s action sheds light on the […]
Data Protection Day 2025: A new mandate for data protection
Data Protection Day 2025: A New Mandate for Data Protection On Data Protection Day 2025, the global conversation shifted towards a new mandate for data protection. From panel debates on global data governance to discussions on the future of AI in Europe, the event tackled the most pressing issues in data protection. In an era […]
EU lawmakers to negotiate next data protection supervisor
EU Lawmakers Gear Up to Negotiate the Next Data Protection Supervisor In the ever-changing landscape of data protection and privacy regulations, the role of the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) holds significant importance. With the current EDPS, Wojciech Wiewiórowski, nearing the end of his term in office, EU lawmakers are now in the process of […]
UK gambling websites breach data protection laws
UK Gambling Websites Under Fire for Breaching Data Protection Laws In a shocking turn of events, UK gambling websites have come under scrutiny for allegedly breaching data protection laws. Accusations have surfaced regarding illegal data sharing with Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook, raising significant privacy concerns among users and regulatory authorities. […]
Italian data protection authority launches investigation into DeepSeek AI over privacy concerns
Italian Data Protection Authority Investigates DeepSeek AI Amid Privacy Concerns The Italian Data Protection Authority has recently set its sights on DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence company, citing worries about potential threats to the personal information of millions of Italian citizens. This move comes as part of the Authority’s broader efforts to ensure the protection of […]
World ID forced to stop offering crypto for biometrics in Brazil
World ID Faces Hurdles in Brazil and Germany Over Crypto for Biometrics World ID, a groundbreaking project striving to create a universal digital identity system, has hit a roadblock in Brazil. The initiative, which initially included the use of cryptocurrency for biometric data verification, has been forced to halt its operations in the country. This […]
Meta faces new scrutiny over EU law compliance
Meta Faces New Scrutiny Over EU Law Compliance Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is once again in the spotlight as it faces mounting criticism over its ad-free subscription service in Europe. The social media giant, already under fire for various privacy and antitrust concerns, is now under scrutiny for its compliance with EU laws regarding […]
China denies forcing firms to share user data
China Denies Allegations of Forcing Firms to Share User Data In recent news, an Austrian advocacy group called Noyb has filed a GDPR complaint against several Chinese firms, alleging that these companies are being forced to share user data with the Chinese government. This has sparked a heated debate about data privacy and the role […]