Clearview AI fined €30.5 million for unlawful data collection

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

Uber to Appeal Dutch €290 Million GDPR Fine

August 26, 2024 at 07:00AM The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €290 million for allegedly failing to protect drivers’ personal information in EU-US data transfers. Uber plans to appeal the decision, citing compliance with GDPR and a period of uncertainty after the invalidation of the Privacy Shield, while highlighting the significance of data transfers … Read more