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August 3, 2023

EU creates Digital Alliance with Latin America and Caribbean

The EU and several Latin American and Caribbean nations have united to form the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, a cooperative framework aimed at encouraging digital growth and innovation.

July 27, 2023

The European Commission Calls for Feedback on ENISA

The EU Commission is seeking public input on the performance and potential modifications to the mandate of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).

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July 27, 2023

MEPs Call for Stronger Privacy Measures against User Tracking

Ten MEPs have called on the European Commission to introduce a moratorium on the tracking of users.

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July 26, 2023

UN High Commissioner warnins on the risks of facial recognition

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, warns about the potential negative impacts of facial recognition systems and supports the upcoming EU’s AI Act, which aims to regulate AI and prevent mass surveillance.

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July 26, 2023

European Commission to Unveil Vision for Metaverse and Web 4.0

The European Commission is set to outline its vision for the metaverse and Web 4.0, focusing on virtual reality and virtual worlds.

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July 26, 2023

EDPB Introduces Complaint Template and Updates BCR-Cs Recommendations for Efficient Data Protection

EDPB introduced a complaint template and updated recommendations on Binding Corporate Rules for Controllers to streamline cross-border data protection cases.

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July 26, 2023

Experts warn on AI Act’s pitfalls

Two local AI experts discuss the challenges of AI regulation, privacy, and cybersecurity at a Malta IT Law Association event, emphasizing the need for self-assessment and human oversight.

July 22, 2023

NGOs worry EU to curtail the rights of complainants in transnational privacy disputes

European civil society groups are rallying to protect the rights of complainants in cross-border data privacy violation cases, fearing these may be compromised in an upcoming EU legislative proposal.

July 21, 2023

Google’s Ad Tech Business Faces Potential Breakup in Europe

The European Union’s antitrust authorities are considering a potential breakup of Google’s ad technology business, mirroring US actions, in a significant shift towards a more aggressive regulatory stance against large tech companies’ market dominance.