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fromTNW | Ecosystems
2 hours ago

DORA compliance: most European financial firms still aren't ready

Europe's financial institutions struggle to comply with the Digital Operational Resilience Act, with many lacking confidence in meeting the 2025 deadline.
EU data protection
fromThe Conversation
19 hours ago

Fines alone won't stop big tech behaving badly. Here's what might work

Countries are considering social media bans for kids and fines for enforcement, but fines may not effectively deter bad corporate behavior.
EU data protection
fromInfoQ
14 hours ago

QCon London 2026: Kleppmann on Mitigating Europe's Cloud Dependency with Local-First Software

Europe's heavy reliance on US cloud services poses significant risks that need to be addressed through strategic technological choices.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Uefa plans to offer Champions League streaming service direct to fans

UEFA plans to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service for Champions League matches starting in the 2027-2031 rights cycle, potentially beginning in major Asian markets like Indonesia or India.
#competition-law
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 day ago

CMA cracks knuckles, eyes Adobe's cancellation fees

Britain's competition watchdog is investigating Adobe's early cancellation fees to determine if they violate competition law and if customers receive adequate upfront information about these charges.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

CMA investigates Hilton, IHG and Marriott over alleged hotel data sharing via STR

The UK's CMA launched a formal investigation into Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Marriott International for potentially sharing competitively sensitive information through STR data analytics platform.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 day ago

CMA cracks knuckles, eyes Adobe's cancellation fees

Britain's competition watchdog is investigating Adobe's early cancellation fees to determine if they violate competition law and if customers receive adequate upfront information about these charges.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

CMA investigates Hilton, IHG and Marriott over alleged hotel data sharing via STR

The UK's CMA launched a formal investigation into Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Marriott International for potentially sharing competitively sensitive information through STR data analytics platform.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Don't let hyperscalers hijack digital sovereignty, EC told

European cloud providers urge EU legislation requiring genuine tech sovereignty through ownership and control, not mere EU presence, to counter American hyperscaler dominance.
#ai-regulation
fromExchangewire
1 week ago
EU data protection

Digest: Anthropic Sues US Defence Department; Meta's Deepfake Moderation Falling Short; Barb Adds Pre-Campaign Functionality - ExchangeWire.com

Anthropic sued the US Defence Department over an unlawful 'supply chain risk' designation stemming from disagreements over AI safeguards, while Meta faces criticism for inadequate deepfake detection and moderation on its platforms.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Transnational AI regulation needed to protect human rights in the UK | Computer Weekly

International regulatory harmonization is essential for AI safety because advanced AI systems operate across borders and require coordinated global standards to protect fundamental rights.
EU data protection
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Musk's tactic of blaming users for Grok sex images may be foiled by EU law

EU officials propose banning AI 'nudifier' systems that create non-consensual sexual images, shifting enforcement focus from users to platforms with inadequate safety measures.
EU data protection
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: Anthropic Sues US Defence Department; Meta's Deepfake Moderation Falling Short; Barb Adds Pre-Campaign Functionality - ExchangeWire.com

Anthropic sued the US Defence Department over an unlawful 'supply chain risk' designation stemming from disagreements over AI safeguards, while Meta faces criticism for inadequate deepfake detection and moderation on its platforms.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Transnational AI regulation needed to protect human rights in the UK | Computer Weekly

International regulatory harmonization is essential for AI safety because advanced AI systems operate across borders and require coordinated global standards to protect fundamental rights.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

The UK may require AI-generated content to be labeled

The UK is considering AI-generated content labeling requirements to help consumers identify AI material while protecting against deepfakes and disinformation, without hindering AI sector growth.
#digital-services-act
EU data protection
fromPractical Ecommerce
3 days ago

E.U. Law Tightens Marketplace Selling

The EU's Digital Services Act requires marketplace sellers to undergo identity verification and face suspension for non-compliance, with marketplaces penalized up to 6% of global annual sales for violations.
fromNewsmax
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

Musk's X Challenges EU Fine in First DSA Court Appeal

X appealed a roughly $140 million EU fine under the Digital Services Act, contesting DSA compliance claims on verification, ad transparency, and researcher data access.
fromThe Hill
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

Elon Musk's X appeals $140M EU fine

X appealed a €120 million European Commission fine under the Digital Services Act, challenging findings on verification, transparency, procedural errors, and due process.
EU data protection
fromPractical Ecommerce
3 days ago

E.U. Law Tightens Marketplace Selling

The EU's Digital Services Act requires marketplace sellers to undergo identity verification and face suspension for non-compliance, with marketplaces penalized up to 6% of global annual sales for violations.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

What you need to know after millions of UK firms' data shared in major glitch

A five-month data glitch at UK Companies House exposed private details of over five million business directors, allowing unauthorized access and editing through browser back-button navigation.
#data-protection
fromDataBreaches.Net
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

UK Court of Appeal Rules on the Concept of Personal Data in the Context of Data Security - DataBreaches.Net

EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Reform UK may breach data laws with free energy bills competition

Reform UK's energy bill lottery competition risks violating UK data protection laws by collecting sensitive voting data without transparent disclosure of its intended use.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
6 days ago

Our key achievements from 2025

Organizations successfully challenged governments and corporations on data exploitation and technology misuse, achieving regulatory compliance rulings and policy reforms that protect hundreds of millions of people globally.
fromDataBreaches.Net
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

UK Court of Appeal Rules on the Concept of Personal Data in the Context of Data Security - DataBreaches.Net

EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Health workers call for Palantir to be booted from NHS contracts | Computer Weekly

Health workers and advocacy groups oppose NHS contracts with Palantir due to concerns about patient data privacy, potential government surveillance access, and the company's history of involvement in human rights abuses globally.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
3 days ago

Steward raises $5M to automate AML compliance

Steward raised $5M for its AI-driven compliance platform that automates KYC, KYB, and KYI processes for investment managers, currently monitoring $100B in assets across US, UK, and EU jurisdictions.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?

Scotland prepares for a historic vote on assisted dying legislation for terminally ill adults, with specific eligibility criteria and mental capacity requirements differing from England and Wales proposals.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Scottish parliament votes against legalising assisted dying

Scottish Parliament rejected assisted dying legalization with a 69-57 vote after opposition from critics and religious groups raised concerns about protecting vulnerable populations.
EU data protection
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

One Fair Price': How Letitia James, NY pols are looking to stop algorithmic pricing known to inflate prices on what you like to buy | amNewYork

New York Attorney General Letitia James is pushing legislation to ban algorithmic pricing that charges different prices to individual consumers based on their personal data.
EU data protection
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

The Stack: Ad Prices Rise, Retail Dominates, and Moderation Falls Short

Meta increases advertiser fees in Europe by 2-5%, faces criticism for inadequate deepfake moderation, while UK delays AI copyright reforms and retail dominates ChatGPT ad trials.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
6 days ago

Joint Statement on New Finnish Social Welfare Laws' Human Rights Implications

Finland's social welfare legal reforms threaten human rights, particularly privacy rights, through increased surveillance powers and financial data access without consent.
#transgender-rights
EU data protection
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

EU court tells member states: gender marker changes are the law - LGBTQ Nation

The EU Court of Justice ruled that member states must allow transgender citizens to update their names and gender markers on identification documents, as bans violate freedom of movement rights guaranteed across the European Union.
EU data protection
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

EU court tells member states: gender marker changes are the law - LGBTQ Nation

The EU Court of Justice ruled that member states must allow transgender citizens to update their names and gender markers on identification documents, as bans violate freedom of movement rights guaranteed across the European Union.
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Improved biological data for research; Section 702 reform; and more

Ushering in the Golden Age of Innovation is about more than just winning the global tech race - it's about securing the safety and prosperity of our country for generations to come. Our bill is an important step in this effort and will better ensure the United States has the infrastructure in place to lead the 21st century.
EU data protection
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Campaigners claim NHS Palantir data could reach govt depts

Campaign groups warn that Palantir's Federated Data Platform risks enabling UK immigration and policing departments to access confidential patient health information through data integration.
EU data protection
fromNew Scientist
1 week ago

Undisclosed ads on TikTok skirt ban on profiling minors

TikTok exploits an EU legal loophole by using undisclosed influencer marketing to target minors with personalized ads, circumventing the Digital Services Act's prohibition on profiling children.
EU data protection
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

China-Focused Bulk Data Rule Sparks New Risk for Pixel Tracking

The Bulk Sensitive Data Rule restricts US personal data transfers to hostile foreign regimes, creating compliance challenges for online advertising companies.
#immigration-policy
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Police Scotland fined for mishandling victim data

Police Scotland was fined £66,000 for extracting an entire mobile phone's contents from a crime victim instead of only necessary text messages, exposing sensitive personal data including special category information.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 week ago

EU law advisor wants cybercrime protections fast-tracked

EU legal advisor urges banks to reimburse cybercrime victims immediately rather than delaying payments pending fraud investigations, regardless of gross negligence claims.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Regulator proposals put diversity on subs bench - Kick It Out

Kick It Out criticizes the independent football regulator's initial governance proposals for inadequately addressing equality, diversity, and inclusion in English football.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 week ago

UK's Shared Services Strategy is entering the danger zone

The UK government's Shared Services Strategy faces legal challenges and implementation risks as it pursues a £1.7 billion consolidation of 17 departments into five cloud-based shared services centers by 2028.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
1 week ago

Privacy International's response to the UK Home Office consultation on facial recognition technology

Privacy International advocates for strict safeguards on law enforcement biometric and facial recognition technology use, including prohibitions on live facial recognition, operator-initiated systems, and protest surveillance.
EU data protection
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: Axel Springer Acquires Telegraph for 575m; Indonesia to Implement Social Media Ban for Under-16s; UK Delays AI Copyright Rule Decisions

Axel Springer acquires Telegraph for £575m, Indonesia bans social media for under-16s, and UK delays AI copyright reforms following creative sector opposition.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 week ago

Google Ads Notices For European Union Political Ads

European Union (EU) regulation requires Google Ads to ask whether or not your campaigns have EU political ads. You'll need to confirm this for your existing campaigns by March 31, 2026.
EU data protection
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 week ago

Sweden developing state-issued alternative to BankID

BankID is used to quickly and securely identify yourself and access a wide variety of basic services in Sweden, from online shopping checkouts to appointment bookings in the 1177 healthcare service system. The challenge for foreigners in Sweden is that a BankID can only be obtained by opening a bank account and opening a bank account is one of the services usually done via a BankID.
EU data protection
EU data protection
fromCointelegraph
2 weeks ago

How EU Crypto Tax Laws Are Set to Work in Practice

The EU's DAC8 directive expands tax transparency for cryptocurrency by requiring platforms to report user identity, tax residency, and transaction data to authorities starting January 1, 2026, with automatic information exchange among member states.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I'm a normal person, I'm not dangerous' - IPAS residents on the harrowing realities within the system

IPAS residents report visa application delays, discrimination against single men, and inadequate food provisions across Irish accommodation centres.
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

European consumers ask EU to put a stop to digital enshittification

The groups complain about "the increasing concentration of power and lack of alternatives in digital markets, the push for deregulation, and the urgent need to enforce digital laws to protect our fundamental rights and create a level playing field for competition and innovation."
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

US postpones decision on retaliation against Dublin Airport cap

Intergovernmental discussions to resolve the matter and other significant related activities have occurred and are continuing. Allowing the extension will serve the public interest in these circumstances. The US Department of Transportation confirmed it has extended a deadline to act on a complaint against Ireland and the EU in relation to the cap, by 30 days.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

What changes are coming to credit score files and what does it mean for you?

Your credit file (or credit report) is a detailed, six-year history of your borrowing, repayment behaviour, and financial public records. It includes payments for credit cards, loans, mortgages, mobile contracts, and utilities. Lenders check credit files to decide whether to approve applications and what interest rate to offer.
EU data protection
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Fake Labubus, 'dangerous' teddies and breakable blades among the 1000s of harmful products alerted to EU last year

Counterfeit toys and cosmetics with chemical hazards were major harmful products entering the EU, with toys representing one-eighth of reported products and cosmetics one-third of alerts.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Meta will allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe, but for a fee | TechCrunch

Meta allows third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp Business API in Europe for 12 months to address European Commission antitrust concerns.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Document Foundation urges EU to ditch Excel lock-in

The European Commission's Cyber Resilience Act consultation requires feedback only via Microsoft Excel format, contradicting EU open standards policy and disadvantaging open source users.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Best Software Development Firms for Fintech in Europe (2026)

European fintech software development firms must combine PSD2, GDPR, AML/KYC, and PCI DSS compliance with cloud-native engineering, with pricing ranging €12K-€30K monthly for dedicated teams.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Lack of regulatory action on hyperscaler dominance prompts inquiry chair to quit

European Commission inquiries into cloud market competition may conclude before the UK's CMA investigation, while AI adoption urgently requires resolving market dominance issues and reducing inflated cloud costs.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Nissan says Sunderland plant could close if UK excluded from Made in Europe' rules

Nissan threatens to close its Sunderland plant if the UK is excluded from EU electric vehicle subsidy rules under the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Ousted state agency boss ordered not to name third parties after reference to alleged blackmail attempt by senator

A senator 'intervened' to see if a promotion for an Inland Fisheries employee who was to be a 'key witness' in a garda probe into alleged fraud in the organisation could be blocked, its ousted former CEO has said.
EU data protection
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Bank of England says digital pound still in design phase

The UK remains in the design phase of its digital pound while the EU accelerates digital euro development to strengthen sovereignty, with the Bank of England deciding on retail CBDC this year.
EU data protection
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

IAB Europe Publishes 2026 Readiness Report Highlighting AI, Regulation & Sustainability Challenges in Digital Advertising

European digital advertising ecosystem expands sustainability focus to include both environmental and social dimensions, with social impacts ranking higher in materiality than environmental concerns.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Landmark legal challenge against Home Office eVisa system heard | Computer Weekly

A judicial review challenges the Home Office's refusal to provide alternative proof of immigration status alongside its eVisa system, citing persistent data quality and integrity issues.
EU data protection
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 weeks ago

X usage declined in the EU in the second half of 2025

X usage declined by 15% in the EU during the second half of 2025, dropping from 76.8 million to 64.8 million active users, contradicting the company's claims of record-high usage.
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 weeks ago

LeakBase seized, arrests made as part of global action - DataBreaches.Net

The forum, known as LeakBase, had established itself as a central hub in the cybercrime ecosystem, specialising in the trade of leaked databases and so-called "stealer logs" - archives of stolen credentials harvested through infostealer malware. Accessible on the open web and operating in English, the platform combined elements of a forum and discussion board, enabling cybercriminals to buy, sell and exchange compromised data.
EU data protection
EU data protection
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Meta's AI display glasses reportedly share intimate videos with human moderators

Meta's AI smart glasses send user video and sensitive data to moderators in Kenya for annotation, exposing intimate and financial information without clear user awareness.
EU data protection
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How to ensure locked-down compliance during HMDA reporting season, and year-round

HMDA compliance requires year-round automation and verification systems to manage increasing regulatory scrutiny, as manual processes and data errors create significant compliance risks for financial institutions.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK parliament to debate whether all suicides linked to domestic abuse to be investigated as homicide

The Liberal Democrats propose mandatory investigation of suicides preceded by domestic abuse as potential homicides to improve justice outcomes and evidence preservation.
#data-breach
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Met DNA database missing nearly half of officers

The Metropolitan Police lacks DNA records for 46% of officers and fingerprint records for 20%, potentially compromising their ability to identify contamination at crime scenes and investigate internal misconduct.
EU data protection
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 weeks ago

TikTok publishes latest EU usage, enforcement data

TikTok's EU monthly active users reached 178 million in its latest Digital Services Act report, representing 31% growth since October 2023 and indicating the platform approaches one billion global users.
fromCointelegraph
2 weeks ago

How EU Crypto Tax Laws Are Set to Work in Practice

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, updated reporting obligations require crypto platforms operating in the EU or serving EU users to provide detailed information on users and their transactions to tax authorities. This change aligns digital assets more closely with the transparency requirements long established in conventional finance.
EU data protection
#digital-sovereignty
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
EU data protection

How digitally sovereign are you? Red Hat can help measure that

fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
EU data protection

How digitally sovereign are you? Red Hat can help measure that

#cloud-sovereignty
#data-sovereignty
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

EU opens up funding to guarantee abortion rights across bloc

The EU established a social fund mechanism enabling member states to support citizens accessing safe abortions in countries where it is legal, addressing unsafe abortion practices across Europe.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Google might reshuffle search results to try to dodge fines in the EU

Google will test displaying rival hotel, flight, restaurant, and transportation services higher in European search results to comply with EU antitrust regulations under the Digital Markets Act.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
3 weeks ago

Google To Test Displaying Vertical Search Services In Europe

The previously unreported changes to its search results will show both VSS and Google results, with top-ranked vertical search engines displayed by default, the source said. Hotels, airlines, restaurants and transport services with real-time data from feeds will sit either below or above the list of vertical search engines.
EU data protection
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Poland charges ex-intel chiefs for using Israel's Pegasus spyware

Prosecutors withheld their last names under Polish privacy law, but Materka later named himself in a social media post condemning the action. In a press release, the prosecutor's office said the men did not have the required IT security accreditation for the software, and used it despite being aware of the risk of compromising the agency's activities, including secret or top-secret information.
EU data protection
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
3 weeks ago

What does Prosus's buyout mean for JustEat drivers?

Prosus's acquisition of Just Eat Takeway promises AI integration to boost efficiency, but drivers face uncertainty given JET's history of opaque algorithmic management and worker deactivations without explanation.
EU data protection
fromDataBreaches.Net
3 weeks ago

Resource: Privacy Law Directory -- Codamail - DataBreaches.Net

Privacy laws primarily protect domestic citizens while intelligence exemptions and international intelligence-sharing alliances enable extensive cross-border surveillance and data flows.
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
4 weeks ago

Metadata, cloud sovereignty's weak spot

US authorities can access some metadata of cloud users in European sovereign clouds, potentially revealing operational and behavioral information despite data residency protections.
EU data protection
fromTearsheet
4 weeks ago

Open banking's paywall era - and what it means for banks, fintechs, and policy in 2026 - Tearsheet

Banks are shifting to charge for third-party data access, challenging the free open-banking model and forcing fintechs or consumers to bear growing infrastructure costs.
fromExchangewire
4 weeks ago

MM Creative Agency Optimises its Clients' Consent Management in the Netherlands with Axeptio - ExchangeWire.com

To address its clients' privacy challenges without adding friction to their digital journeys, the agency recently upgraded its consent management strategy. In a demanding regulatory environment marked by increased scrutiny from the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens - AP), which has recently stepped up inspections of cookie banners, and with data playing an increasingly critical role in marketing performance, the agency was looking for a solution capable of reconciling compliance, user experience, and marketing efficiency.
EU data protection
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

European Parliament blocks AI on lawmakers' devices, citing security risks | TechCrunch

European Parliament disabled built-in AI tools on work devices due to cybersecurity and privacy risks from uploading confidential data to cloud-based AI services.
fromTNW | Eu
1 month ago

The European Parliament pulls back AI from its own devices

The European Parliament has taken a rare and telling step: it has disabled built-in artificial intelligence features on work devices used by lawmakers and staff, citing unresolved concerns about data security, privacy, and the opaque nature of cloud-based AI processing. The decision, communicated to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in an internal memo this week, reflects a deepening unease at the heart of European institutions about how AI systems handle sensitive data.
EU data protection
EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 month ago

European Parliament bars lawmakers from AI tools

The European Parliament disabled AI features on corporate devices until data-sharing with cloud AI services is clarified to protect sensitive information.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spain to investigate social media firms over AI-generated child sexual abuse material

The Spanish government will ask prosecutors to investigate the social media companies X, Meta and TikTok to determine whether they have committed criminal offences by allegedly allowing their AI to generate and disseminate child sexual abuse material. Spain's socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, said his government had taken the decision in order to protect the mental health, dignity and rights of our sons and daughters and to end the impunity of huge social media platforms.
EU data protection
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Ireland launches data protection probe into Grok's deepfakes

Ireland's DPC opened a GDPR inquiry into Grok over sexualized deepfake images while the EU runs a parallel DSA probe into Grok and X.
#grok
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