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September 26, 2025

EU considers changes to cookie consent rules

EU plans to simplify cookie consent rules to reduce repetitive banners, propose browser-level preferences and possible GDPR alignment, drawing industry support and privacy concerns.

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September 26, 2025

New EU rules require fingerprints and facial images at Schengen borders

The EU’s Entry/Exit System will record fingerprints, facial images and passport data of non-EU short-stay visitors for up to three years to streamline checks and enforce the 90/180-day rule.

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August 13, 2025

German Court Restricts Police Use of Spyware

German high court restricts law enforcement use of spyware to cases with at least a three-year maximum sentence, citing severe interference with fundamental rights.

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July 23, 2025

EU Commission Launches Review of UK’s Adequacy Decision

The EU Commission begins adopting new adequacy decisions confirming UK data protection safeguards for free and safe personal data flows between the EU and UK.

July 10, 2025

EDPB and EDPS Back GDPR Changes to Ease Administrative Burden

The EDPB and EDPS support the Proposal to simplify GDPR record-keeping rules by raising the employee threshold to 750 and extending measures to small mid-cap enterprises.

June 26, 2025

New Regulation to Strengthen GDPR Enforcement and Cross-Border Cooperation

The EU’s new Draft Regulation aims to speed up GDPR enforcement by improving cooperation between data protection authorities and setting clear investigation deadlines.

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June 16, 2025

Norway Proposes Law to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15

Norway proposes a law banning social media use for children under 15, raising GDPR consent age, and enhancing protections against online harm.

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June 8, 2025

EU Experts Warn Against Weakening Encryption in ProtectEU Plan

EU experts warn that weakening encryption under ProtectEU risks privacy, security, and human rights, urging the Commission to protect strong encryption standards.

June 3, 2025

TikTok Appeals Data Transfer Suspension to China After GDPR Fine in Ireland

TikTok seeks to halt an Irish court-ordered suspension of data transfers to China following a €530 million GDPR fine by the Data Protection Commission.

April 22, 2025

EU GDPR Procedural Reform Risks More Complexity in Cross-Border Enforcement

EU GDPR procedural reform risks increasing complexity and delays in cross-border enforcement despite aims to streamline cooperation between data protection authorities.