Meta Ireland Fined €91 Million: A Significant DPC Enforcement Action
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a notable €91 million fine on Meta Ireland after a comprehensive five-year investigation revealed significant data protection shortcomings. Data protection professionals are witnessing this as a landmark decision by the DPC, primarily due to Meta’s management of user passwords, which were improperly stored in plaintext. Background and […]
The Role of Data Protection Authorities in AI Governance
The intertwining of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data protection frameworks is crucial for ensuring robust governance and safeguarding user privacy. At the forefront of this effort, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) remains committed to a harmonized approach with the AI Office as emphasized in recent communications. Strategic Collaboration: In a recent letter addressed to […]