Data Protection Commission news and trends

X Stops Using Some EU User Posts for AI Training
artificial intelligence // August 08, 2024

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) said Thursday (Aug. 8) that X has agreed to suspend the use of personal data from some users’ public posts on the social media platform to train the artificial intelligence (AI) model, Grok.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Apple’s App Store, Meta’s AI Assistant Face Challenges in Europe
Regulation // June 14, 2024

Two American tech giants are reportedly facing new regulatory challenges in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Meta’s Threads App Launch Postponed in EU Amid Data Privacy Concerns
Meta // July 05, 2023

Meta’s Twitter rival, Threads, which is due to release worldwide on Thursday (July 6), will not be offered in the European Union. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Meta Fined $413M for GDPR Breaches
Meta // January 04, 2023

Facebook parent company Meta is facing 390 million euros ($413.4 million) in fines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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New Year, Same Data-Privacy Woes for Meta’s Advertising Cash Cow

January 04, 2023
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) says Meta’s ad-centric business model is noncompliant with European regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

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Irish Data Regulators Put Google AI Model Under Review

September 12, 2024
A European regulator is investigating whether Google’s artificial intelligence model complies with privacy laws. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

X Stops Using Some EU User Posts for AI Training

August 08, 2024
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) said Thursday (Aug. 8) that X has agreed to suspend the use of personal data from some users’ public posts on the social media platform...

Apple’s App Store, Meta’s AI Assistant Face Challenges in Europe

June 14, 2024
Two American tech giants are reportedly facing new regulatory challenges in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Meta’s Threads App Launch Postponed in EU Amid Data Privacy Concerns

July 05, 2023
Meta’s Twitter rival, Threads, which is due to release worldwide on Thursday (July 6), will not be offered in the European Union. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...