cybersecurity

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05/13/2026

The EU signals possible restriction of VPNs

EU age verification laws are fueling a regulatory push against VPNs, raising serious concerns about online security, proportionality, and the technical feasibility of enforcement.

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05/13/2026

EU Plans New Rules for Foreign Cloud Providers Handling Sensitive Data

The EU is preparing new rules to limit public-sector use of non-EU cloud providers for sensitive data as part of a broader push for digital and cloud sovereignty.

05/13/2026

OpenAI Opens Cyber AI Model Access to EU Authorities

OpenAI offered EU authorities access to a cyber-focused GPT‑5.5 model, easing concerns over AI-driven cybersecurity risks and highlighting tensions with rivals limiting EU access.

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04/20/2026

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

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03/30/2026

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.

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03/20/2026

EU Plans Unified Platform for Incident Reports

The EU is advancing a Single Entry Point to centralize security incident reporting across GDPR, NIS2, and other regimes, aiming to reduce complexity while keeping existing legal obligations largely unchanged.

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03/19/2026

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.

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02/24/2026

European Parliament Restricts AI Use on Official Devices

The European Parliament has disabled built‑in AI tools on work devices, citing data security and cloud processing risks, underscoring growing institutional caution toward AI use.

02/11/2026

Commission seeks input on a 2026 EU open‑source strategy to reduce digital dependencies

The Commission seeks input on a 2026 EU open‑source strategy to reduce digital dependencies, boost competitiveness, and strengthen cybersecurity through coordinated policy and funding measures.

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02/02/2026

Commission publishes guidance on Cyber Resilience Act

The Commission’s CRA FAQs clarify scope, risk assessments, and overlaps with EU digital laws, helping manufacturers prepare for early reporting in 2026 and full application in 2027.