TikTok fined $600 million for GDPR violation

TikTok has been fined $600 million by the Irish Data Protection Commission for violating the GDPR by sending European users' data to servers in China. The company failed to ensure data protection standards equivalent to those required by the EU.

Spain Bans Worldcoin for Privacy Risks

Spain has banned Worldcoin for up to three months due to perceived privacy risks from scanning irises in exchange for a digital ID and free cryptocurrency. Worldcoin is facing criticism for insufficient information, collecting data from minors, and not allowing consent withdrawal. The ban is based on concerns over the processing of biometric data, which poses high risks for people's rights under GDPR.