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CJEU lost in translation: the Right to Information on Automated Decision-Making (Dun & Bradstreet Case)

by Dr. Gerald Trieb and Theodor Paul Mach-Walter// In the proceedings submitted from Austria, the CJEU had to decide how the right to obtain information by a data subject whose data has been processed using automated decision-making must be fulfilled…

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New EDPB guidelines on legitimate interest

by Jan Horstmann// On 8 October 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued guidelines on the processing of personal data on the basis of a legitimate interest in accordance with Art. GDPR Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for public consultation (the…

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CJEU and the Powers of EDPB

/by Christina Etteldorf/ It is not only due to its beautiful landscapes but also because of its attractive legal framework for businesses compared to other EU Member States that Ireland has become the location of choice for some of the…

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What is AI? According to EU AI Act

by Tea Mustac// Since the 2nd of February was set as the deadline for the applicability of the first provisions of the AI Act, it might be useful to take a look at one of the Act’s most essential provisions.…

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Conflicts of interest for Data Protection Officers (DPO)

by Dr. Patrick Grosmann, M.A.// I. Introduction In the data protection organization, the DPO plays a central role as an internal control body. At the same time, this central figure faces various potential conflicts of interest. Some conflicts (regarding the…

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CJEU again confronted with Meta – Permissible extent of data use for advertising

by Dr. Gerald Trieb and Jennifer Salomon// The CJEU once again had to deal with questions concerning details on the processing of personal data on the social media platform Facebook. Meta collects data either on or outside the social media…

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Instagram’s new Measures – preventive or pre-emptive?

by Sarah von Hoyningen-Huene, Jutta Oberlin// 1. Introduction Instagram, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms and part of the social media giant Meta, is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of its users and adapt to…

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Ireland’s Data Protection Commission Launches Inquiry into Google’s AI Model

by Matthias Horn// The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence products has brought with it a host of legal and ethical challenges. In a significant development, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched an inquiry into Google’s AI model, focusing on…

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The European Court of Justice Upholds €2.42 Billion Fine Against Google

//by Matthias Horn Introduction The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently decided to uphold a €2.42 billion fine imposed on Google by the European Commission for abusing its dominant market position in the Google Shopping case. This landmark decision reinforces…

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TikTok’s Regulatory Challenges in Europe: The Suspension of the Lite Rewards Program

/by Matthias Horn The European Union has continued to assert its influence over the digital market. In a recent development, TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms globally, agreed to suspend its “Lite Rewards” program across the EU. This move…

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