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The 'Citizens for Cybersecurity' movement has requested clarification from the National Data Protection Commission regarding the processing of personal data within the new system for packaging deposits and refunds.
Nigeria's Data Protection Commission has directed major data controllers and processors to register immediately, following a court decision that affirmed its statutory powers.
NDPC CEO Dr. Vincent Olatunji highlighted the critical role of data protection in national security, discussing ongoing investigations into data leaks, enforcement efforts, and the challenges posed by emerging technologies.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into an alleged voter data leak involving actor Emeka Ike and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The NDPC is seeking clarification from INEC regarding the reported data breach.
Germany's ruling coalition, Schwarz-Rot, intends to elect Moritz Hennemann as the new Federal Data Protection Commissioner. The opposition is expected to view the nomination with mixed feelings.
The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) disclosed that its portal experienced over 2,000 cyberattacks within a single week, underscoring the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity measures across Nigerian government agencies.
A Portuguese article criticizes the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD), suggesting it needs to be properly established as a regulator rather than merely reformed, highlighting issues with its current function.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to strengthen data protection and privacy standards.
Nigeria's National Data Protection Commission has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The agency also issued a data protection advisory following the cyber incident.
Hessen's data protection commissioner has reported a 58% increase in data protection complaints, indicating growing public concern over data privacy. The authority's work is reportedly hampered by a lack of personnel.
Meta has expanded its Ray-Ban smart glasses line with new prescription-friendly models, but the Data Protection Commission has launched a probe into the devices, raising privacy concerns.
Portugal's National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) has recommended that police officers using bodycams wear identifiable numbers, highlighting deficiencies in a proposed law from the PSD party, including the lack of a definition for firearms.
Marrakech – Morocco’s National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP) and Portugal’s National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week at the CNPD headquarters in Lisbon. The agreement was signed by CNDP President Omar Seghrouchni and CNPD President Paula Meira Lourenço. It marks a formal framework for bilateral […] The post Morocco, Portugal Data Protection Authorities Sign Cooperation MoU appeared first on Morocco World News.
Elon Musk's social media platform X faces a European Union privacy investigation after its Grok AI chatbot started spitting out nonconsensual deepfake images, Ireland's data privacy regulator said Tuesday. Ireland's Data Protection Commission said it notified X on Monday that it was opening the inquiry under the 27-nation EU's strict data privacy regulations, adding to the scrutiny X is facing in Europe and other parts of the world over Grok’s behavior.
Portugal's Data Protection Commission (CNPD) is seeking a revision of the law to allow it to directly impose fines, bypassing administrative courts which currently cause delays and lead to prescription of cases.
Data Protection Commissioners from across Europe are convening in Dublin this week for a meeting hosted by the Irish Data Protection Commission.
Niamh Sweeney, the Data Protection Commissioner, has spoken about her role in regulating Meta, her former employer, addressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the absence of legal gags.
The office of the personal data protection commissioner in Cyprus is investigating 24 complaints filed against political candidates and parties during the parliamentary elections held in late May, with 21 complaints targeting candidates.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta have unveiled a two-year initiative aimed at strengthening data protection, privacy safeguards, and regulatory compliance in Nigeria, structured around governance, research, and development.
Portugal's National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) has reported crimes related to the misuse of credentials in the National Health Service (SNS) data case, affecting over 100,000 individuals.
Portugal's National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) reports that fines for personal data violations are not being applied due to a lack of staff, urging Parliament to expedite legal changes for more efficient sanctioning.
Nigeria's Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has recorded over 1,500 cyberattack attempts, underscoring the increasing threat and the critical need for skilled data protection professionals.
Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission has issued an urgent advisory regarding coordinated cyberattacks targeting the nation’s financial and digital infrastructure. The commission is raising an alarm over the potential impact on the country's economy.
The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving banks, aiming to ensure data subjects are protected.
The Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection announced an immediate investigation into Telekom Srbija following a report of a potential data security breach affecting user personal data due to a hacker attack.
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The head of the Data Protection Commission said it is “up against very well-resourced legal teams” when big tech companies challenge the fines it levies.
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has launched a large-scale inquiry into Elon Musk's X, investigating its AI chatbot Grok's handling of sensitive user data for generating non-consensual sexual photos. This follows similar investigations and raids in France and the UK, all examining X's compliance with data protection regulations and its efforts to prevent harmful content generation.
The Hamburg Data Protection Commissioner, Johannes Caspar, has warned about Meta Smart Glasses, which are difficult to distinguish from regular glasses but allow for covert filming, stating that a ban is not out of the question.
The president of the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) has highlighted legal shortcomings in the Court of Accounts, emphasizing the 'duty to act' in the face of a 'legislative vacuum' that needs to be addressed in the new law.
Ireland's Data Protection Commission is reconsidering a ban on TikTok data transfers after a recent court ruling, following its previous finding that the Chinese tech giant breached EU privacy rules.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has been fined €300,000 by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) following a data breach at the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore.
Portugal's National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) is receiving 'hundreds' of complaints from users whose data has been exposed, with investigations by judicial authorities and the Public Prosecutor's Office underway.
The data protection commissioner in Cyprus is reviewing complaints regarding SMS messages sent to voters on election day, to determine if campaign outreach complied with data protection regulations.
A widespread cyberattack targeted the Canvas learning management system, causing disruptions to studies and raising concerns about potential student data compromise at numerous universities and schools across the US, Canada, and parts of Europe. The system has since been brought back online.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of TikTok, upholding a stay on a €530 million fine and a data transfer decision in its dispute with the Data Protection Commission. This decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle.
Nigeria's National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Federal Government are investigating "sharp sharp" loan operators for alleged privacy violations. The probe aims to address concerns regarding the handling of personal data by these lenders.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita, Sterling Bank, and other entities.
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the election of Borislav Bozhinov as chairman of the Commission for Personal Data Protection is not unconstitutional, rejecting a request from 58 MPs.
TikTok has initiated a High Court challenge against the Data Protection Commission's finding of a privacy breach and the subsequent €530 million fine imposed on the company.
The Portuguese National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) has joined a joint declaration warning about the risks of AI-generated intimate images to privacy and fundamental rights.