Smart glasses, AI governance and Norway's record GDPR fine
By Sypher | Published in News - October 19, 2026
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EDPB publishes statement on the data protection challenges of smart glasses
👓 The EDPB’s new smart glasses statement warns that users who share recordings publicly may become GDPR controllers, raising fresh questions around transparency, privacy by design and AI‑enabled surveillance… read more
Norwegian Authority fines Microsoft’s Xandr € 8.5 Million
☝️ Norway has issued its largest-ever GDPR fine, against Xandr. This enforcement action sends a powerful message to the adtech industry: responsibility for sensitive data cannot be passed down the chain… read more
Liability exposure in the age of AI: The European debate
💥 Who pays when AI gets it wrong? As attention is increasingly on liability, organisations are expected to demonstrate not just AI use, but effective governance, human oversight and clear accountability… read more
CJEU clarifies the limits of public access to shareholder information under EU company law and the GDPR
🪪 The CJEU has clarified that unrestricted public access to shareholder data may breach GDPR, even where transparency and AML objectives are invoked… read more
AI retrofits in manufacturing: When do operators become manufacturers?
🤖 Adding AI to existing production equipment is not just a technical upgrade; it can trigger new conformity, safety and CE-marking obligations… read more
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