GDPR

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million for breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation. The decision, reported by the Irish Times, is one of the largest GDPR penalties issued against a major technology company and intensifies scrutiny of how Google handles user data. The ruling is likely to fuel ongoing debate in Europe about enforcement against big tech firms.

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million following an inquiry into how the company processes users' location data. The decision, announced by the watchdog, adds to a series of major EU privacy enforcement actions against large technology firms under the GDPR. Details of any required changes to Google's practices were not immediately clear.

Employers across the European Union are being reminded of their legal duties when using AI tools in hiring. Under the GDPR and the EU AI Act, companies deploying automated recruitment systems must ensure transparency, fairness and data protection, with obligations ranging from informing candidates to assessing high-risk systems. Legal commentators stress that non-compliance could expose employers to significant penalties.