{"id":22719,"date":"2025-08-05T08:46:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T06:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iitr.de\/blog\/?p=22719"},"modified":"2025-09-03T13:06:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T11:06:25","slug":"international-privacy-news-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iitr.de\/blog\/international-privacy-news-july-2025\/22719\/","title":{"rendered":"International Privacy News: July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a> throughout the month:<\/p>\n

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en_us <\/span>Trump Eyes Health Data Tracking (July 31, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Trump administration plans a new health data tracking system in collaboration with Big Tech – raising serious concerns over medical privacy and data misuse.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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vi_vn <\/span>Vietnam Launches Blockchain Platform (July 30, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vietnam introduced its national blockchain platform NDAChain to secure digital identities, improve data management, and support legal compliance.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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fr_fr<\/span>\u00a0CNIL: DPOs Add Business Value (July 29, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A CNIL study finds that Data Protection Officers not only enhance compliance but also improve corporate economic performance by reducing risk.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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eu<\/span>\u00a0EU Faces EDPS Selection Scandal (July 28, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The European Commission is accused of manipulating the process for selecting the next European Data Protection Supervisor, sparking transparency concerns.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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zh_cn<\/span>\u00a0China Enforces DPO Reporting (July 25, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

China now requires entities engaged in large-scale data processing to officially register a Data Protection Officer with regulators.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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us<\/span>\u00a0Temu Sued by U.S. States (July 24, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Multiple U.S. states have filed lawsuits against Temu over alleged illegal data harvesting and connections to Chinese data networks.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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us <\/span>Meta Settles $8B Lawsuit (July 23, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meta investors reached an $8 billion settlement with Mark Zuckerberg, avoiding further testimony over Facebook\u2019s recurring privacy violations.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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it_it<\/span>\u00a0Italy Fines Autostrade for Employee Data Misuse (July 22, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Italy\u2019s data protection authority fined Autostrade per l\u2019Italia \u20ac420,000 for unlawfully using private social media data of an employee.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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en_au<\/span>\u00a0Australia Mandates Age Verification (July 21, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

From December onward, Australians will need to verify their age online using ID documents or facial scans – fueling privacy debates.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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de_at<\/span>\u00a0Noyb Sues TikTok, AliExpress & WeChat (July 18, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Austrian privacy group noyb filed GDPR complaints against three Chinese apps for denying EU users access to their data.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Algeria Tightens Data Export Rules (July 17, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Algeria introduced stringent data privacy rules requiring state approval for data exports – raising questions about enforceability.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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eu<\/span>\u00a0Complaints Against X Over Targeted Ads (July 16, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The EU received multiple complaints against X (formerly Twitter) for allegedly misusing sensitive user data in violation of GDPR and DSA.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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zh_cn<\/span>\u00a0China Introduces Internet ID System (July 15, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

China launched a centralized Internet ID system that restricts platform data usage and expands government oversight of digital identity.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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en_gb<\/span>\u00a0UK Explores Privacy-First Advertising (July 14, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The UK data protection authority proposed a new enforcement model to promote privacy-first advertising and reduce burdens for low-risk practices.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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eu<\/span>\u00a0GDPR Simplification for SMEs (July 11, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

EU regulators endorsed revised GDPR guidelines to ease record-keeping requirements for firms with under 750 employees.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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cz<\/span>\u00a0Czech Republic Bans DeepSeek AI (July 10, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Czech government banned DeepSeek AI in public institutions over data access risks tied to China\u2019s surveillance laws.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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br<\/span>\u00a0BRICS Call for AI Data Protections (July 9, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

BRICS nations urged stronger safeguards against unauthorized AI use and called for fair data monetization practices at the Rio Summit.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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en_au<\/span>\u00a0Qantas Breach Fuels Vishing Attacks (July 8, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Australia\u2019s privacy watchdog reported an increase in voice phishing scams following the Qantas data breach.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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eu<\/span>\u00a0EU Proposes Decryption by 2030 (July 7, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The EU\u2019s ProtectEU plan calls for lawful access to encrypted data by 2030 – triggering backlash from privacy advocates.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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ga_ie<\/span>\u00a0Ireland Fined for Facial Recognition Use (July 4, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Irish DPC fined the state \u20ac550,000 for using facial recognition in public service cards without legal basis.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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en_us<\/span>\u00a0Columbia University Breach (July 3, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A politically motivated hacktivist stole sensitive data of 2.5 million individuals from Columbia University systems.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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si_lk<\/span>\u00a0Sri Lanka Holds First Privacy Summit (July 2, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Lanka hosted its first Data Privacy Summit to discuss enforcement strategies under the Personal Data Protection Act.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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id_id<\/span>\u00a0Indonesia’s Wiretapping Deals Raise Concerns (July 1, 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indonesia signed wiretapping agreements with telco providers, raising red flags among privacy experts.
\nRead more<\/a><\/p>\n

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You can also follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed about the latest developments in data protection: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/iitr-datenschutz-gmbh\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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