September 4, 2024 at 05:18AM The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Clearview AI €30.5 million for violating the GDPR by creating an “illegal database” of billions of facial photos without consent. Clearview faces further penalties if it doesn’t cease violations. The company claims it isn’t subject to EU regulations, but the Dutch DPA is … Read more
September 3, 2024 at 01:17PM The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Clearview AI €30.5 million for illegal facial recognition data collection of Dutch citizens. The company’s technology compiles a vast database of faces from public internet sources without consent, prompting privacy and ethical concerns. Clearview AI disputes the fine, claiming lack of EU jurisdiction. Additional … Read more
September 3, 2024 at 11:42AM The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Clearview AI €30.5 million for “illegal” collection of images, violating the GDPR. Clearview argues it’s not subject to EU laws. Despite being based in the US, the DPA believes the company must comply. They’re also considering holding Clearview’s management personally liable. The company’s future … Read more
September 3, 2024 at 10:18AM The Netherlands’ Data Protection Agency fined Clearview AI 30.5 million euros for creating an “illegal database” of billions of photos without sufficient consent. Clearview’s chief legal officer contested the decision, claiming it falls outside EU data protection regulations. The company faces further penalties if it continues to breach regulations. Clearview … Read more
June 24, 2024 at 03:22AM Clearview AI settled a lawsuit in Illinois, potentially worth over $50 million. The unique agreement grants plaintiffs a share of the company’s value, rather than a traditional payout. Clearview can still work with federal agencies and law enforcement outside Illinois. The settlement engages potential plaintiffs nationally. However, critics say the … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 10:43AM This week’s cybersecurity roundup highlights the increase in HTTP DDoS attacks, with gaming and gambling organizations being the most affected. The ENISA Threat Landscape report identifies DDoS attacks and ransomware as the top threats, while the FTC details its efforts to combat cross-border fraud and ransomware attacks. Cyber.org receives $6.8 … Read more