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.
Legislation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EU and Japan Strengthen Data Protection Partnership
EU and Japan strengthen data protection partnership, expanding adequacy talks to academia and public sectors, aiming for swift progress.
European Commission to Propose GDPR Simplification
The EU plans to amend the GDPR to ease regulatory burdens on businesses while maintaining essential privacy protections.
EU Commission Extends UK Data Adequacy Decision to December 2025
The European Commission proposed extending the UK’s data adequacy decision until December 2025, pending assessment of new data protection legislation.
Voss and Schrems propose GDPR revision
Axel Voss and Max Schrems propose a three-layered revision of the GDPR to differentiate between large and small firms, despite concerns about potential risks and lobbying.
Signal to Leave Sweden if Data Retention Bill is Passed
Signal’s CEO warns of withdrawal from Sweden if a proposed bill requiring data retention and backdoors for law enforcement is enacted.
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The EU has withdrawn its ePrivacy Regulation proposal amid stalled negotiations, leaving current rules in place and highlighting the Digital Services Act’s role in privacy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.