The ongoing advancement of the digital economy inherently brings an escalation in cyber risks. Recent developments have placed the spotlight on the car rental industry, following a significant data breach involving Hertz Global. The company has acknowledged this security incident led to a compromise of user data due to the breach of a third-party technology provider.
In recent months, the TikTok app, owned by ByteDance Ltd., has become a focal point of growing concerns regarding user data privacy. Recent news of a potential fine exceeding 500 million euros raises significant questions not only about compliance with regulations but also about TikTok's future in Europe.
The bankruptcy announcement of 23andMe, a company specializing in DNA testing, has sparked significant concerns regarding personal data protection. On Tuesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James urged the company’s clients to take steps to secure their data, citing increasing privacy risks.
A Canadian privacy authority has launched an investigation into the social network X, owned by billionaire and technology magnate Elon Musk, over concerns related to the use of Canadian personal data for training artificial intelligence models. The probe aims to verify whether the platform’s practices comply with federal privacy laws.
The use of personal data in artificial intelligence (AI) operations has once again become the focal point for European regulators. As these digital technologies advance rapidly, the demand for new regulatory standards concerning privacy and data protection becomes increasingly imperative. The recent blocking of the DeepSeek chatbot in Italy served as a significant signal for the rest of Europe.
