Security experts fear the DMA will break WhatsApp encryption
For messaging apps, that would mean letting end-to-end encrypted services like WhatsApp mingle with less secure protocols like SMS.
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EU and US to intensify negotiations on transatlantic data flow
U.S. Government and the European Commission have decided to intensify negotiations on an enhanced EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework.
DPC publishes statistical report on handling of cross-border complaints under GDPR’s One-Stop-Shop (OSS)
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has published a statistical report on the DPC’s handling of cross-border complaints under the GDPR’s One-Stop-Shop (OSS) mechanism.
US Supreme Court just made a US-EU Privacy Shield agreement even harder
The justices gave the U.S. government more latitude to invoke “state secrets” in surveillance cases.
DSA: French Presidency pitches compromise on dark patterns, minors, compensation
French Presidency prepared a compromise text of Digital Services Act (DSA) on dark patterns, protection of minors and compensations
Leaked opinion of the Commission sets off alarm bells for mass surveillance of private communications
The Opinion of a Commission review board about proposal for a ‘Legislation to effectively tackle child sexual abuse’ shows strong concerns.
MEPs discuss GDPR implementation
MEPs and guest speakers took stock of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implementation
EU negotiators prepare to close in on Digital Markets Act
The EU institutions have been working towards an agreement on the gatekeeper obligations, scope and governance ahead of what might be the final high-level meeting.
Google to Launch Google Analytics 4 in an Attempt to Address EU Privacy Concerns
Google announced the launch of “Google Analytics 4” to address recent developments in the EU regarding the use of cookies and data transfers.
Germany warns against Russian anti-virus use
The country’s cyber watchdog warns against using Kaspersky’s anti-virus products.
EDPB & EDPS adopt joint opinion on the extension of the EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation
The EDPB and EDPS have adopted a joint opinion on the EU Commission’s proposals to extend the current Regulations on the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC).
Second wave of cookie banner complaints underway
noyb launched the second round of its action against deceptive cookie banners.