Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, fined Alpha Exploration, owner of the social network Clubhouse, 2 million euros for violations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The Garante cited a lack of transparency around data use, users' ability to store and share audio without consent, sharing of account information without a legal basis and indefinite storage times for recordings. The Garante said Alpha Exploration will implement measures to protect users and conduct an impact assessment on data processed through Clubhouse.
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