Clearview AI fined 30.5 million euros

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) has imposed a significant fine of 30.5 million euros on Clearview AI, a U.S.-based company known for its controversial facial recognition services. In addition to the fine, Clearview also faces potential additional penalties of up to 5 million euros for non-compliance. This decision underscores the Dutch authority’s firm stance against privacy violations and the unauthorized use of data, particularly in the rapidly developing field of biometric technology. Read More

Emag receives fine for not respecting GDPR regulation

The National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing has formally completed its investigation into Dante International SA and found that the company violated several provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Thus, Emag.ro did not comply with a data subject’s request to delete his data,the company informed him by SMS about a new offer, when he had expressly requested the deletion of his account and all irrelevant data. As a result, the regulator issued a fine of €1,000 (equivalent).

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