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01/23/2025

EU Council Adopts European Health Data Space Regulation

The EHDS regulation enhances EU citizens’ control over health data, boosts research potential, and ensures interoperability across member states.

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01/08/2025

Dutch Watchdog Calls for Swift AI Standardization

The Dutch watchdog urges faster AI standardization under the EU’s AI Act, emphasizing compliance and safety, while national and EU initiatives prepare businesses for upcoming regulations.

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01/08/2025

European Start-ups Misled on EU AI Act’s Impact

European start-ups are misled into thinking the EU AI Act stifles innovation, but experts argue it fosters trust and innovation by regulating AI systems based on risk levels.

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12/13/2024

OECD report: Risks, Benefits, and Governance Strategies

The OECD report outlines AI’s potential benefits and risks, urging policymakers to establish effective governance and safety measures.

12/13/2024

FPF publishes report on assessing AI risks

FPF’s report highlights the need for structured AI impact assessments to manage risks, urging organizations to improve information gathering, education, and risk measurement strategies.

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12/04/2024

Commission Adopts eID Wallet Rules for EU Digital Identity

The EU adopts rules for eID Wallets, ensuring secure, interoperable digital identity management across Member States by 2026.

11/15/2024

Tech giants are investing in ‘sovereign AI’ to help Europe cut its dependence on the U.S.

Tech giants and European firms are embracing “sovereign AI,” focusing on local infrastructure and data sovereignty to enhance competitiveness and cultural alignment within EU digital law frameworks.

10/30/2024

Norway Proposes 15-Year Social Media Age Limit to Protect Minors

Norway plans to raise the social media age limit to 15, seeking EU-style solutions to protect minors online.

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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10/14/2024

Hungarian EU Presidency Eyes e-Privacy Directive Review

The Hungarian presidency of the EU Council is revisiting the e-Privacy directive review, focusing on telecom privacy, competition, and cybersecurity for a dynamic digital ecosystem.