UN Cybercrime Convention Threatens Privacy and Human Rights
The proposed UN Cybercrime Convention risks expanding surveillance powers without robust privacy safeguards, threatening global human rights and privacy protections.
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Global E-Commerce Rules Agreed by 80 Countries
Around 80 countries agreed on global digital commerce rules, including e-signatures and online fraud protection, but the U.S. and some others have reservations.
Microsoft blames EU regulations for major IT outage
A faulty antivirus update from CrowdStrike caused an IT outage affecting up to 8.5 million Windows devices, with Microsoft blaming a 2009 EU agreement for preventing preventive security measures.
Online Contracts Must Clearly Indicate Payment Obligation, CJEU says
The CJEU ruled that online order buttons must clearly indicate a consumer’s obligation to pay, even if the payment is conditional, or the consumer is not bound by the contract.
New Report on State of the Digital Decade Released by Commission
The EU’s Digital Decade report highlights the need for increased investment and cooperation to meet 2030 digital transformation targets, focusing on skills, connectivity, and AI adoption.
New EU Regulation Boosts AI Supercomputing for SMEs
The EU Council has adopted a regulation to develop AI factories, enhancing supercomputing access for European start-ups and SMEs.
Microsoft-OpenAI Pact Under EU Antitrust Review
The EU will scrutinize Microsoft’s €11.9 billion investment in OpenAI for potential anti-competitive exclusivity clauses, bypassing merger rules.
Danish PM Pushes for 15-Year Age Limit on Social Media in EU
Danish PM proposes EU-wide age limit of 15 for social media to protect children, urging effective age verification.
EU Finalizes Platform Workers Directive
EU confirms new Directive to improve gig economy working conditions and regulate platform algorithms.
Italy fines TikTok €10 million
TikTok fined €10M by Italian authority for failing to protect minors and user safety.