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EU General Court issues fine against itself for data protection law violation

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EU General Court issues fine against itself for data protection law violation

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  • Historic Ruling: The EU General Court has fined the European Commission for breaching its own data protection laws.
  • This case marks the first instance of the EU being held accountable for such a violation.
  • The court ordered the Commission to pay 400 euros to a German citizen after mishandling his data.
  • Personal data was improperly transferred to the U.S. without adequate safeguards, specifically the user's IP address to Meta Platforms.
  • The ruling underscores the importance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which protects data privacy in Europe.

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