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.
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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.
CNIL asesses GDPR impact
French DPA (CNIL) assessed the economic impact of GDPR on businesses and individuals in Europe, highlighting the costs, benefits, methodological challenges, and lessons for regulators.
EU extends CSAM rules until April 2026
MEPs have endorsed a temporary extension of the e-Privacy derogation to allow the detection of online child sexual abuse material until April 2026, aiming to harmonize reporting on measures taken by companies.
Germany to amend federal privacy law
The Draft Law amending the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) introduces significant changes to data protection regulations in Germany, including the institutionalization of the Data Protection Conference (DSK) and amendments to data subject access rights and scoring practices.
European Parliament Adopts Position on GDPR Enforcement Rules
European Parliament votes to refine GDPR enforcement, enhancing rights and procedural clarity.
EU court clarifies auctioning of personal data for advertising
EU Court clarifies GDPR rules on personal data auctioning for ads, emphasizing consent and IAB Europe’s joint controller role.
UK’s New Data Bill: A Threat to GDPR Compliance?
UK’s Data Protection Bill could clash with EU GDPR, affecting data privacy and law enforcement cooperation.