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.
Garante fines Clubhouse owner 2M euros
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