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The EU has withdrawn its ePrivacy Regulation proposal amid stalled negotiations, leaving current rules in place and highlighting the Digital Services Act’s role in privacy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