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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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.
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.
Meta and Spotify Criticize EU AI Regulation
Meta and Spotify CEOs argue that Europe’s fragmented regulations on open-source AI hinder innovation and risk leaving Europeans with AI systems designed for other markets.
EU Commission wants your feedback on DSA and child safety
The European Commission has initiated a call for evidence to gather feedback on current digital services and data protection regulations, aiming to assess their effectiveness and identify improvements, particularly in the context of the Digital Services Act.
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.
How EU DMA and DSA Target Big Tech
The EU’s Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act aim to regulate Big Tech by enhancing market competitiveness and consumer welfare through stringent content moderation and operational rules.
EU Launches Consultation on AI Act Rules for GPAI Providers
The EU has launched a consultation on AI Act rules for GPAI providers, aiming for broad stakeholder input to ensure compliance and transparency.
Tech Giants Withhold Products in EU Over Regulations
U.S. tech giants are withholding products from the EU due to regulatory concerns, potentially opening the market to European competitors and altering the global digital landscape.
A View on Predictive Policing in the AI Act
The AI Act’s ban on predictive policing faces challenges due to potential loopholes and national security exemptions, risking its effectiveness in safeguarding fundamental rights.