EU Publishes Draft Cyber Resilience Act
The European Commission published a draft regulation that sets out cybersecurity requirements for “products with digital elements” placed on the EU market.
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Italy backs ban on data tracking in political ads, France hesitates
Italy supports a full ban on targeted advertising based on the tracking of users, but France seems to be on the fence.
European Commission sued for violating EU’s data protection rules
The EU Commission faces a lawsuit over allegations it is violating GDPR rules when transferring personal data from websites to the US.
Brussels thinks the Dutch privacy watchdog is too strict
The European Commission says that the Dutch Data Protection Authority is hindering free enterprise in the EU.
EU Commission rejects criticism of GDPR monitoring
The European Commission has described as “unfounded” claims that it does not collect sufficient information to monitor the implementation of data protection rules in Ireland.
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.
EU Commission: Belgium Data Protection Authority lacks independence
The Commission has decided to send a reasoned opinion to Belgium for failing to ensure full independence of its Data Protection Authority.
Commission opens an infringement procedure against Belgium on the independence of its Data Protection Authority
The Commission sent formal notice to Belgium for violating Article 52 of the GDPR, which states that the DPA shall be independent.
UK gets data flows deal from EU — for now
The U.K.’s digital businesses can breathe a sigh of relief today as the European Commission has officially signed off on data adequacy for the (now) third country, post-Brexit.
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.
EU to take legal action targeting Belgian privacy regulator
The Belgian regulator’s ability to act independently is in doubt because several of its officials are also affiliated with the government.
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).