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Grok AI is under investigation in the EU over potential GDPR violations – here's what you need to know

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TechRadar · Apr 16, 2025

X's AI platform under scrutiny for data use

The Irish privacy watchdog questioned the use of personal data by Grok last year.

Euronews · Apr 14, 2025

Data watchdog to investigate X’s Grok AI tool

The inquiry will examine the processing of personal data in publicly accessible posts on X by EU users.

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025

Department defends advice on bungled Commonwealth Games

A government agency has defended its advice to the Victorian government in the lead-up to the abandoned Commonwealth Games, despite a damning report.

AAP · Nov 29, 2024

Ireland Fines LinkedIn 310 Mn Euros Over EU Data Breach

An Irish regulator helping to police European Union data privacy said Thursday it had fined professional networking platform LinkedIn 310 million euros ($335 million) over breaching users' personal data for targeted advertising.

International Business Times · Oct 24, 2024

LinkedIn fined 310 million euros by Data Protection Commission

The inquiry was launched by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, in its role as the lead supervisory authority for LinkedIn.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

"Processing of personal data without an appropriate legal basis is a clear and serious violation," says EU as it fines LinkedIn $334 million for violating GDPR

LinkedIn has received a massive fine and faces a reprimand for how it processed user data.

Windows Central · Oct 24, 2024

Bureaucracy: Uttarakhand DGP IPS Abhinav Kumar challenges UPSC decision

Abhinav Kumar, a senior IPS officer and the Director General of Police (DGP) in Uttarakhand, has raised concerns over his exclusion from a panel submitted to UPSC. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 17, 2024

Ryanair could be grounded in Ireland for demanding extra data of third party customers

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission is looking into reports Ryanair demands additional data from those who don’t book through its website.

TechRadar · Oct 7, 2024

Irish Regulator To Probe Ryanair Use Of Facial Recognition

Ireland's data watchdog said Friday it will probe whether budget airline Ryanair's use of facial recognition to check the identity of customers booking through third-party websites violates EU privacy laws.

International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024