Digital Omnibus: What’s proposed and why it matters
EU’s Digital Omnibus consolidates data laws and streamlines incident reporting but proposes GDPR/ePrivacy changes that could materially lower privacy protections, drawing strong criticism.
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Commission proposes changes to EU cookie consent obligations
The European Commission proposes simplifying cookie consent rules by revising the e-Privacy framework, prompting industry support and privacy-focused opposition ahead of new ad regulation.
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 GDPR Procedural Reform Risks More Complexity in Cross-Border Enforcement
EU GDPR procedural reform risks increasing complexity and delays in cross-border enforcement despite aims to streamline cooperation between data protection authorities.
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.