Data Protection Commission

TikTok Fined in Europe for Violating User Data Transfer Regulations

9 months ago

TikTok has been fined €530 million ($341 million) by the Irish Data Protection Commission for violating GDPR regulations regarding the transfer of European user data to China. This fine results from an investigation into unauthorized data transfers. TikTok argues that it has implemented measures, including Project Clover, to address these concerns and claims the ruling does not reflect its current data protection efforts. The company plans to appeal the decision.

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Irish Data Protection Commission fines LinkedIn Ireland €310 million

1 years ago

Compliance Monitoring LinkedIn

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined LinkedIn Ireland €310 million after an inquiry into LinkedIn’s processing of personal data for behavioral analysis and targeted advertising. The DPC found LinkedIn violated GDPR by not obtaining valid consent, relying on legitimate interests, or contractual necessity for data processing. LinkedIn was reprimanded and ordered to comply with GDPR regulations.