Notices by noyb.eu (noybeu@mastodon.social)

🔬 A new definition of ‘scientific research’ could soon lead to companies claiming to do just that without actually conducting science or research – at least if the #EU Commission's #DigitalOmnibus proposal passes. 🚌

Watch now to learn more 👇

🔬 A new definition of ‘scientific research’ could soon lead to companies claiming to do just that without actually conducting science or research – at least if the #EU Commission's #DigitalOmnibus proposal passes. 🚌

Watch now to learn more! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eDfQgmoMcFk

📃🚌 We have just published the third version of our report on the #DigitalOmnibus, which now also includes comments on the joint statement issued by the #EDPB and the #EDPS on 11 February 2026.

Read the report here 👉 https://noyb.eu/en/digital-omnibus-report-v3-analysis-select-gdpr-and-eprivacy-proposals-commission

noyb WIN: The Austrian Supreme Court has ruled that Meta must give users full access to their data. All of Meta's claims of trade secrets or other limitations were rejected, leading to unprecedented access to the inner workings of Meta.

https://noyb.eu/en/austrian-supreme-court-meta-must-give-users-full-access-their-data

📰 "noyb said TikTok tracked a particular user's Grindr activity via data firm AppsFlyer, raising concerns about breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)."

Reuters on our most recent complaints against TikTok and Grindr:
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/tiktok-monitored-grindr-activity-through-third-party-tracker-privacy-group-2025-12-17/

🚨 noyb has filed complaints against #TikTok and #Grindr. As it turns out, TikTok even tracks you while you're using other apps. For example, TikTok was able to track a person’s Grindr usage - which allows it to draw conclusions about his sexual orientation and sex life

👉 https://noyb.eu/en/tiktok-unlawfully-tracks-your-shopping-habits-and-your-use-dating-apps

@roofjoke what this made us picture #digitalomnibus

📺 Our team did a deep dive into the #DigitalOmnibus. This video discusses the issues regarding (1) the personal data definition, (2) the new "research" exemption, (3) limitations to transparency rules and (4) the new "access to terminal equipment" rules.

https://youtu.be/-pv9gamS9sQ?si=Wo0lB1cZv6dLV9Uk

🚨 Today, the EU Commission will present the #DigitalOmnibus to the European Parliament (EP) for the first time. We urge the EP to oppose any changes that would undermine the fundamental right to privacy.

All the details on the planned GDPR reform 👇
https://noyb.eu/en/digital-omnibus-eu-commission-wants-wreck-core-gdpr-principles

🗞️ "This is the biggest attack on Europeans' digital rights in years. When the #commission states that it 'maintains the highest standards', it clearly is incorrect," Austrian privacy activist Max #Schrems said."

Read more 👉 https://www.dw.com/en/eu-proposes-softening-ai-and-data-privacy-regulations/a-74813949

📰 "If [the proposed changes get] approved by legislators, the changes will strip Europeans of data #privacy protections that have long been the toughest in the world but which #BigTech and the #US government say is onerous."

Read more 👉 https://therecord.media/european-commission-proposal-gdpr-ai-simplification

📰 "For years, the EU has taken a leading role in creating standards that protect our rights online. But the winds have now shifted. […] A corporate-backed wave of weakening digital rules is underway that threatens all of our rights - on and offline."

👉 https://www.techpolicy.press/why-civil-society-is-sounding-the-alarm-on-the-eus-omnibus-rollback/

🗞️🇪🇺 "Europe is set to streamline its #AI and privacy laws in a move critics say will appease Big Tech and U.S. President Donald Trump. 127 civil organisations called the proposals 'the biggest rollback of digital fundamental rights in EU history'."

👉 https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/eu-ease-ai-privacy-rules-critics-warn-caving-big-tech-trump-2025-11-19/

✂️ The #EU Commission has set in motion a potentially massive #GDPR reform. Officially, the changes should only include targeted adjustments for several laws. In reality, the current draft would randomly mow down people's #privacy rights.

👉 Read more: https://noyb.eu/en/eu-commission-about-wreck-core-principles-gdpr

📰 "With the 'Digital Omnibus', the #Commission claims to reduce burdens and simplify regulation for businesses. However, this premise rests on a misleading assumption: that Europe’s #innovation is being held back by excessive regulation."

Read more 👉 https://epicenter.works/en/content/digital-omnibus-when-simplification-becomes-a-security-risk

🇪🇺 "I am surprised and concerned that the GDPR is being reopened and weakened at its core […]"

💬 Read the full article, including comments from Max Schrems and Markéta Gregorová, who is a European Parliament negotiator on the issue 👉 https://www.brusselstimes.com/1835654/secret-eu-plans-to-allow-big-tech-to-train-ai-with-our-personal-data

🚨 The EU Commission has secretly set in motion a potentially massive GDPR reform. This could have significant impact on your fundamental right to privacy.

noyb is doing everything it can to prevent this outcome. You can support us by becoming a Supporting Member!! Learn more 👉 https://noyb.eu/en/support-us

⚖️🚨 Today, noyb has filed a criminal complaint against Clearview AI. Despite several bans and fines, Clearview hasn't changed its illegal practices. If successful, Clearview AI and its executives could face jail time and be held personally liable.

https://noyb.eu/en/criminal-complaint-against-facial-recognition-company-clearview-ai

🥳 Have you heard of the most recent noyb #WIN? The DSB issued a decision finding that #Microsoft365Education illegally tracks students.

💬 Read more here (includes a #comment from a Microsoft spokesperson): https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/13/microsoft_365_education_gdpr/

📰🧒 "The DSB, #Austria’s data protection authority, has ruled that #Microsoft is illegally #tracking students with Microsoft 365 Education and uses student data for its own purposes."

Read the full article, including a comment by Max Schrems here 👉 https://cybernews.com/privacy/microsoft-may-not-track-school-children-austrian-dpa-says/