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10/24/2024

Experts Urge EU to Reject UN Cybercrime Convention

The draft UN Cybercrime Convention is opposed by experts and organizations for its broad scope and potential to undermine EU digital laws and human rights.

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10/15/2024

Commission proposes digital passports and ID cards for easier travel

The EU proposes digital travel credentials and an app to enhance border security and efficiency for Schengen travelers, pending approval by the Council and Parliament.

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10/10/2024

Dutch Government’s obstains from EU CSAM Regulation

The Dutch government abstains from supporting the current EU Regulation on combating online child sexual abuse material due to concerns over privacy and digital security.

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10/07/2024

Commission Publishes Digital Fairness Fitness Check Findings

The EU Digital Fairness Fitness Check reveals the need for updated consumer protection laws to address unique online challenges and prevent harmful practices.

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09/23/2024

European Commission Investigates Meta’s Marketplace Tactics

Meta faces potential fines from the European Commission for linking Facebook Marketplace to its social network, risking up to 10% of its €127 billion revenue, amid other ongoing investigations.

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09/16/2024

EU and China launch Cross-Border Data Flow Communication Mechanism

EU and China launch a new mechanism to address issues European companies face with cross-border data flows in China, aiming to facilitate compliance with Chinese data laws.

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09/13/2024

EU Urged to Strengthen Legal Framework Against Spyware

European civil society and journalists’ groups demand tougher EU measures against spyware to protect democratic values, privacy, and data protection.

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09/13/2024

Hungarian Presidency Revises EU CSAM Detection Law

The new EU draft law on CSAM detection limits scanning to known material, addressing privacy concerns and revising roles for service providers and authorities.

A person with dark nail polish is holding a smartphone, navigating the Telegram chat interface using their thumbs. The dimly lit screen shows a list of conversations with various contacts and groups, seamlessly integrating VLOP under the new Digital Services Act regulations.

09/03/2024

Tech experts divided over Telegram’s CEO arrest

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was detained in France for questioning over various charges linked to platform misuse, highlighting the limits of free speech and compliance with EU laws.

08/12/2024

UN Approves Cyber Crime Treaty Despite Concerns

The UN committee has approved the first global treaty on cybercrime aimed at fostering international cooperation and criminalizing various cyber offenses, despite significant opposition from human rights groups and tech companies concerned about potential human rights infringements.