International Privacy News: May 2025
02.06.2025
Zusammenfassung
This is a summary of data privacy-related news from around the world that we published on LinkedIn in May 2025.
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May 2025 was marked by legal shifts, geopolitical debates, and technological developments in the field of data protection. From regulatory changes in Asia to enforcement actions in the EU and evolving legal interpretations in the U.S., this global overview compiles key privacy-related news stories we shared on LinkedIn throughout the month:
Japan Eyes AI Balance (May 30, 2025)
Japan is exploring new healthcare data regulations to balance privacy with the use of AI in patient treatment.
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India Inspects Cameras (May 29, 2025)
India mandates security inspections for internet-connected CCTV cameras, aiming to address privacy and surveillance threats from China.
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Texas Enforces Age Check (May 28, 2025)
Texas law now requires app platforms like Apple and Google to verify user ages, triggering privacy concerns around data handling.
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China Issues IDs (May 27, 2025)
China introduces 6 million cyberspace IDs to enhance anonymous verification and reinforce digital identity protection.
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Vietnam Cracks Down (May 26, 2025)
Vietnam warns of a growing black market for personal data and urges tougher penalties to safeguard citizens’ privacy.
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Meta Faces Legal Threat (May 23, 2025)
The Austrian group Noyb threatens legal action if Meta continues to use EU user data to train its AI models.
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Microsoft Teams Incident (May 22, 2025)
New South Wales schools were unaware that Microsoft Teams was collecting students’ biometric data by default, sparking privacy backlash.
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Google Bolsters EU Cloud (May 21, 2025)
Google strengthens data protections in its European cloud services to reduce regulatory concerns and dependence on U.S. infrastructure.
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China Requires Audits (May 20, 2025)
China mandates personal data audits under new CAC rules, with companies required to complete self-assessments and comply with inspections.
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New Orleans Bypasses Rules (May 19, 2025)
Police in New Orleans used live facial recognition via private cameras without oversight, raising serious privacy concerns.
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CFPB Reverses Course (May 16, 2025)
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule limiting data brokers, easing data sale restrictions.
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EDPS Clarifies Rules (May 15, 2025)
The European Data Protection Supervisor released new guidance for transparent and rights-based EU privacy policies.
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India Court Decision (May 14, 2025)
India’s High Court rules PhonePe must share user data with police for cybercrime investigations, emphasizing public interest over privacy.
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Illinois Blocks Access (May 13, 2025)
Illinois signs a nation-first executive order preventing federal access to autism-related health data, citing privacy violations.
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Texas-Google Settlement (May 12, 2025)
Google agrees to a $1.375 billion settlement with Texas over unauthorized biometric and location data collection.
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Saudi Law Reform (May 9, 2025)
Saudi Arabia begins public consultation on revisions to its Data Protection Law, aiming to simplify compliance and clarify obligations.
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Google Warns DOJ (May 8, 2025)
Google claims that mandatory data sharing in the U.S. antitrust case could jeopardize user privacy and undermine search quality.
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Australia Expands Powers (May 7, 2025)
Australia’s Privacy Commissioner has received stronger enforcement powers, marking a new era of proactive data governance.
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Autism Database Criticized (May 6, 2025)
RFK Jr.’s proposed national autism database is drawing criticism over potential breaches of medical privacy and ethical misuse of health data.
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TikTok Penalized Again (May 5, 2025)
The EU has fined TikTok €530 million for transferring user data to China without proper authorization, violating GDPR provisions.
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US Privacy Shift (May 2, 2025)
U.S. data privacy laws are evolving rapidly, placing pressure on startups to quickly adapt to new compliance requirements and mitigate legal risks.
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