International Privacy News: July 2025
05.08.2025
Zusammenfassung
This is a summary of data privacy-related news from around the world that we published on LinkedIn in July 2025.
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July 2025 was marked by a broad spectrum of developments in the area of data protection. Legal reforms, regulatory decisions, and new technological initiatives shaped discussions across regions – from the introduction of digital identity systems and changes in DPO obligations to enforcement actions and international privacy debates. This summary compiles the most relevant updates we shared on LinkedIn throughout the month:
Trump Eyes Health Data Tracking (July 31, 2025)
The Trump administration plans a new health data tracking system in collaboration with Big Tech – raising serious concerns over medical privacy and data misuse.
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Vietnam Launches Blockchain Platform (July 30, 2025)
Vietnam introduced its national blockchain platform NDAChain to secure digital identities, improve data management, and support legal compliance.
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CNIL: DPOs Add Business Value (July 29, 2025)
A CNIL study finds that Data Protection Officers not only enhance compliance but also improve corporate economic performance by reducing risk.
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EU Faces EDPS Selection Scandal (July 28, 2025)
The European Commission is accused of manipulating the process for selecting the next European Data Protection Supervisor, sparking transparency concerns.
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China Enforces DPO Reporting (July 25, 2025)
China now requires entities engaged in large-scale data processing to officially register a Data Protection Officer with regulators.
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Temu Sued by U.S. States (July 24, 2025)
Multiple U.S. states have filed lawsuits against Temu over alleged illegal data harvesting and connections to Chinese data networks.
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Meta Settles $8B Lawsuit (July 23, 2025)
Meta investors reached an $8 billion settlement with Mark Zuckerberg, avoiding further testimony over Facebook’s recurring privacy violations.
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Italy Fines Autostrade for Employee Data Misuse (July 22, 2025)
Italy’s data protection authority fined Autostrade per l’Italia €420,000 for unlawfully using private social media data of an employee.
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Australia Mandates Age Verification (July 21, 2025)
From December onward, Australians will need to verify their age online using ID documents or facial scans – fueling privacy debates.
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Noyb Sues TikTok, AliExpress & WeChat (July 18, 2025)
Austrian privacy group noyb filed GDPR complaints against three Chinese apps for denying EU users access to their data.
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Algeria Tightens Data Export Rules (July 17, 2025)
Algeria introduced stringent data privacy rules requiring state approval for data exports – raising questions about enforceability.
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Complaints Against X Over Targeted Ads (July 16, 2025)
The EU received multiple complaints against X (formerly Twitter) for allegedly misusing sensitive user data in violation of GDPR and DSA.
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China Introduces Internet ID System (July 15, 2025)
China launched a centralized Internet ID system that restricts platform data usage and expands government oversight of digital identity.
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UK Explores Privacy-First Advertising (July 14, 2025)
The UK data protection authority proposed a new enforcement model to promote privacy-first advertising and reduce burdens for low-risk practices.
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GDPR Simplification for SMEs (July 11, 2025)
EU regulators endorsed revised GDPR guidelines to ease record-keeping requirements for firms with under 750 employees.
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Czech Republic Bans DeepSeek AI (July 10, 2025)
The Czech government banned DeepSeek AI in public institutions over data access risks tied to China’s surveillance laws.
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BRICS Call for AI Data Protections (July 9, 2025)
BRICS nations urged stronger safeguards against unauthorized AI use and called for fair data monetization practices at the Rio Summit.
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Qantas Breach Fuels Vishing Attacks (July 8, 2025)
Australia’s privacy watchdog reported an increase in voice phishing scams following the Qantas data breach.
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EU Proposes Decryption by 2030 (July 7, 2025)
The EU’s ProtectEU plan calls for lawful access to encrypted data by 2030 – triggering backlash from privacy advocates.
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Ireland Fined for Facial Recognition Use (July 4, 2025)
The Irish DPC fined the state €550,000 for using facial recognition in public service cards without legal basis.
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Columbia University Breach (July 3, 2025)
A politically motivated hacktivist stole sensitive data of 2.5 million individuals from Columbia University systems.
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Sri Lanka Holds First Privacy Summit (July 2, 2025)
Sri Lanka hosted its first Data Privacy Summit to discuss enforcement strategies under the Personal Data Protection Act.
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Indonesia’s Wiretapping Deals Raise Concerns (July 1, 2025)
Indonesia signed wiretapping agreements with telco providers, raising red flags among privacy experts.
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