Tag: Legal Basis

Tag: Legal Basis

Italian DPA fines Replika’s developer €5 million and launches a new probe into AI model training practices.

The Italian Data Protection Authority sanctioned Luka Inc. for unlawful data practices linked to its chatbot Replika and launched a new investigation into the system’s development and training, amid growing scrutiny of generative AI’s impact on vulnerable users. Replika, developed by US-based Luka Inc., enables users to create virtual companions through a generative AI system

CNIL concludes public consultation on draft recommendation for location data from connected vehicles

CNIL concludes public consultation regarding a proposed recommendation to provide guidance on GDPR compliance for the processing of location data from connected vehicles. The French data protection authority, CNIL, recently closed its public consultation on a draft recommendation addressing the use of location data generated by connected vehicles. Launched on March 25, 2025, the consultation

EDPB Guidelines on Blockchain and GDPR Compliance: Key Considerations for Data Controllers

The EDPB has issued draft guidelines to clarify how the GDPR applies to blockchain technologies. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued draft Guidelines to provide clarity on the application of the GDPR to blockchain-based processing operations. While blockchain technologies offer benefits in transparency, decentralisation, and resilience, their technical characteristics pose considerable challenges to

Using AI in recruitment: Recommendations for business owners

The ICO has published recommendations for business owners on using AI in recruitment processes lawfully and ethically.   Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming recruitment by saving time and improving efficiency for businesses of various sizes and across industries. Businesses are using AI tools to source potential candidates, summarize CVs, as well as score applicants. However,