data protection

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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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10/01/2024

Six EU countries call for tough DSA action against platforms like Shein, Temu

Six EU nations call for unified enforcement of the Digital Services Act against major e-commerce platforms to ensure compliance and consumer safety.

09/17/2024

Expert Analysis on EU AI Act and Liability Directives’ Limitations

Professor Sandra Wachter critiques the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act and related directives for significant regulatory gaps due to lobbying and political pressures, which lead to broad exemptions and weak enforcement, potentially impacting AI governance and risk management globally.

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09/16/2024

ECNL’s Guide to Navigating the EU’s AI Act

The ECNL report on the AI Act emphasizes the need for a unified, human-centric AI regulatory framework in the EU to protect digital rights and promote ethical AI practices.

09/16/2024

Study: Implementation by BigTech of their obligations under the DMA

The Digital Markets Act aims to curb Big Tech monopolies, but recent findings suggest they may not be fully compliant, risking market competition and consumer protection.

09/13/2024

Dutch DPA Publishes 2024 AI and Algorithmic Risks Report

The Dutch DPA’s AI & Algorithmic Risks Report emphasizes the need for vigilant AI risk management in the Netherlands, highlighting issues in trust, information provision, and democratic control.

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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

EU Commission and EDPB Collaborate on DMA and GDPR Guidance

The European Commission and EDPB collaborate to clarify the interplay between the DMA and GDPR, ensuring coherent application for digital gatekeepers.

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.

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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.