ChatGPT Likely to Be Classified as VLOSE Under DSA
The European Commission is close to designating ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine, triggering stricter compliance, audits, and higher regulatory costs under the Digital Services Act.
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Cybersecurity 2026 Legal and Regulatory Outlook
EU cybersecurity law is shifting from principles to enforcement, requiring integrated compliance across NIS2, DORA, product security, AI, and data protection regim
Google Search Faces New Data Access Obligations Under the DMA
The European Commission proposes DMA remedies requiring Google to share Search data with rivals under FRAND terms, with final measures expected by July 2026 after public consultation.
DORA Exposes Digital Resilience Gaps in EU Finance
DORA has entered its enforcement phase, exposing gaps in ICT risk management, third‑party oversight, and resilience testing across EU financial institutions.
Commission probes adult platforms for DSA noncompliance on age verification
EU finds preliminarily that four major adult platforms breached the DSA’s child-protection duties, faulting flawed risk assessments and weak age checks, and warning of fines up to 6% of global turnover.
EU Institutions Align on Regulatory Interplay in Digital Law Reform
EU policymakers stress that simplifying EU digital laws must preserve strong regulatory interplay between the GDPR, DSA, DMA, and AI rules to ensure consistent enforcement and protect fundamental rights.
X Agrees to Update Verification Rules in the EU
X plans to change its EU verification system after a €127 million DSA fine, aiming to reduce misleading blue checkmarks and better distinguish paid users from officially verified accounts.
Guide to Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments Under the EU AI Act
The FRIA guide explains how to assess and manage fundamental rights risks of high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act.
Commission Publishes Second Draft Code of Practice on AI Content Transparency
The Commission’s second draft AI transparency code simplifies marking and labelling duties under the AI Act, adding flexibility for providers and deployers ahead of August 2026.
Commission Opens DSA Proceedings Against Shein
The European Commission has launched a DSA probe into Shein over illegal product risks, addictive design, and recommender system transparency, with potential fines and corrective measures.