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.
Legislation
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.
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.
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.
New Spanish Law on Traveler Data Raises Privacy Concerns
Spain’s new law requiring hotels and rentals to share traveler data has sparked fears of chaos and privacy violations in the tourism sector.
New Germal Law Aims to Cut Cookie Banners and Enhance User Experience
New German law reduces cookie banners, allowing users to store consent preferences permanently for a better online experience.
Austria Considers New Law for Monitoring Encrypted Messages
Austria’s proposed law allows targeted surveillance of encrypted messages on suspects’ phones, aiming to address terrorism while balancing privacy concerns.
Swedish DPA Publishes New Accreditation Standards for GDPR Certification Bodies
IMY has established accreditation requirements for certification bodies to enhance GDPR compliance and data protection in Sweden and the EEA.
European Commission proposes enforcement instead amending GDPR
The European Commission will focus on enforcing the GDPR rather than revising it, addressing enforcement issues while navigating AI’s impact on data privacy.
EU Council Approves Position on Enhanced GDPR Enforcement Rules
The EU Council has agreed on a position regarding new regulation aimed at enhancing cooperation among national data protection authorities for enforcing the GDPR.
MEPs want to enhance customers’ control over their financial data
MEPs propose new rules for access to financial data in the EU to enhance customer control and innovation in financial services.
MEPS approve EU Health Data Space
MEPs approved the establishment of a European Health Data Space to enhance citizens’ access to their health data, promote secure data sharing, and safeguard privacy.