German Constitutional Court confirms generalised data retention illegal
After seven years the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany put a definitive end to the debate on data retention – ruling it incompatible with EU law.
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EU consumer department to present voluntary pledge over ‘cookie fatigue’
The European Commission is taking steps to combat growing user ‘cookie fatigue’ with a voluntary initiative.
Britain plans new data rules to ease compliance burden
UK government taks another shot at reforming its data protection laws to reduce the burden on businesses while staying aligned with the EUs standards.
European Commission Plans to Improve Cooperation Between Supervisory Authorities in Cross-Border GDPR Cases
The European Commission launched an initiative to further specify procedural aspects relating to the enforcement of the GDPR.
Signal app warns it will quit UK if law weakens end-to-end encryption
Signal will leave UK if online safety bill weakens end-to-end encryption.
Privacy Regulators Step Up Oversight of AI Use in Europe
European privacy regulators are taking drastic measures to ensure laws related to the use of AI and data protection are followed.
New Cybersecurity Directives (NIS2 and CER) Enter into Force
Two new EU directives came into effect impacting how organizations across the European Union approach cybersecurity and critical infrastructure.
ChatGPT in spotlight as EU’s Breton bats for tougher AI rules
EU industry leader Thierry Breton has recently addressed the safety of AI technology, pointing to ChatGPT’s chatbot and AI systems as significant concerns.
UK Proposes Making the Sale and Possession of Encrypted Phones Illegal
The UK government is pushing to make encrypted phones a criminal offense.
France under fire over fast-track plan for AI video surveillance at Paris Olympics
Ministers say exceptional security needed but rights groups warn new law could extend police powers permanently.
EU To Introduce New Rules On Political Ads
The European Parliament is toughening rules on political advertising, aiming to making elections more transparent and less vulnerable to interference.
Swedish presidency tries to close in on the Data Act
New compromise on the Data Act touching on scope, trade secrets, business-to-government (B2G) data access, international transfers, and compensation, etc.