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February 13, 2025

EU Withdraws ePrivacy Proposal

The EU has withdrawn its ePrivacy Regulation proposal amid stalled negotiations, leaving current rules in place and highlighting the Digital Services Act’s role in privacy protection.

January 29, 2025

Swedish Authority Urges GDPR Review to Support Tech Growth

The Swedish Data Protection Authority calls for a GDPR review to balance privacy protection and technological progress, addressing privacy concerns in law enforcement and workplaces.

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January 29, 2025

Celebrating Data Protection Day 2025

Data Protection Day 2025 highlights the importance of safeguarding privacy amidst technological advances, emphasizing global cooperation, innovation, and public awareness to address ongoing challenges.

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January 24, 2025

Concerns Over Biometric Surveillance as Technology Advances

Rapidly advancing biometric technologies, including smell and gait identification, raise urgent privacy concerns and highlight the need for regulatory frameworks in the UK.

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January 16, 2025

EDPS Proposes Digital Clearinghouse 2.0 for Enhanced EU Regulatory Cooperation

EDPS introduces Digital Clearinghouse 2.0 to enhance cooperation and consistency in enforcing EU digital market regulations for better data protection.

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December 5, 2024

Monaco’s New Law Aligns with EU GDPR

Monaco adopts new data protection laws aligning with European standards, enhancing individual rights and establishing a new authority for personal data protection.

November 13, 2024

Meta Changes Advertising Plans for EU Users Amid GDPR Scrutiny

Meta is revising its EU advertising strategy to offer a subscription model and less personalized ads, addressing regulatory concerns about user consent and data privacy.

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October 14, 2024

Hungarian Presidency Proposes Review of e-Privacy Directive

Hungarian presidency pushes for renewed review of e-Privacy directive and emphasizes telecom consolidation and green investments in the EU.

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October 10, 2024

Big Tech Faces EU Scrutiny Over AI Data Practices

The EU’s data protection rules are increasingly impacting Big Tech’s AI projects, with stricter enforcement and legal uncertainties hindering innovation.

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October 1, 2024

Germany plans to regulate automated credit scoring

Germany’s revision of its Federal Data Protection Act aims to clarify rules around automatic credit scoring while addressing existing legal challenges.