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June 28, 2021

Europe’s Data Law Is Broken, Departing Privacy Chief Warns

The European Union’s “GDPR” privacy law suffers from “massive flaws” and endless infighting, according to one of the bloc’s top regulators.

June 21, 2021

Apple’s Cook says proposed EU tech rules threaten security of iPhones

Apple boss Tim Cook took aim on Wednesday at proposed European rules aimed at curbing the power of U.S. tech giants, saying they could pose security and privacy risks to iPhones.

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June 21, 2021

EU-US data transfer deal still work in progress, despite new alliance

U.S. President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have put pen to paper on the establishment of a new EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council, pledging to foster greater synergies in areas including artificial intelligence, green tech, and security.

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June 16, 2021

The EU has introduced a new ‘digital’ ID

The European Commission wants to develop an app that would contain the digital version of your identity card.

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June 15, 2021

European Privacy Ruling Could Mean More Scrutiny of Companies

Europe’s top court is set to rule on whether national regulators can reach across borders.

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June 11, 2021

EU takes legal action against Germany after tussle between courts

Brussels says German court ruling contradicting ECJ sets ‘dangerous precedent’ for integrity of EU law.

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June 7, 2021

UK, EU investigate Facebook over data breach

Market competition regulators from Britain and the European Union (EU) have launched investigations into Facebook’s use of data.

June 4, 2021

EU Commission publishes new Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)

the Commission issued modernised standard contractual clauses under the GDPR for data transfers from controllers or processors in the EU/EEA (or otherwise subject to the GDPR) to controllers or processors established outside the EU/EEA (and not subject to the GDPR).