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Brussels plans to overhaul GDPR, potentially weakening privacy protections for Europeans. The changes would permit cookie tracking without consent and allow AI training with personal data, impacting data security.

Apple fiercely criticizes the EU Commission, accusing it of hypocrisy regarding conflicting regulations. The tech giant claims new laws force it to weaken security while claiming to protect users.

Brussels plans a major overhaul of European digital regulations, presenting a "digital omnibus" proposal in November. The plan aims to simplify rules related to data protection, data usage, cybersecurity, and AI regulations.

The Netherlands may drop its control over semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia if China allows the export of critical chips again. China has lifted the export ban on Nexperia's semiconductors, which threatened to halt global automotive production.

EU staff are warned of potential risks from tracking, following revelations about location data sold by data brokers. A new internal email from the EU Commission advises employees on how to protect themselves from surveillance through mobile data.

German regulators certified Consenter, a new consent management platform, to give users more control over their data online. The service aims to simplify managing cookie permissions, but its effectiveness depends on website and tracking firm compliance.

The European Parliament is divided on the digital Euro, with debates intensifying due to disagreements over its implementation. While the Parliament argues, the European Central Bank continues advancing the digital currency's development, pushing forward with the project.

Brussels is reportedly planning major cuts to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as part of its "digital omnibus" proposal. The move aims to simplify digital regulations but could weaken data protection for Europeans.

The EU Council may scrap mandatory chat control, potentially ending years of debate over scanning private communications. A compromise proposal from Denmark could secure agreement, with Germany signaling approval.

Doctolib, the French healthcare tech unicorn, faces a record €4. 6 million fine for abusing its dominant market position....

Ionos and Nextcloud launch "Workspace," a German alternative to Microsoft 365, to boost digital sovereignty. The service aims to provide a secure option, avoiding reliance on US-based cloud services.

The European Parliament approved a new Europol Regulation, prompting strong criticism of potential mass surveillance. Civil society and the European Data Protection Supervisor raised warnings about the Facilitators Package expansion, which passed with 59 votes in favor.

A London court mostly sided with Stability AI in Getty Images' copyright lawsuit, impacting AI training's legal landscape. The ruling found no copyright infringement, though key questions on AI and image rights remain unresolved.

Portuguese university Ciências ULisboa launched Evaristo. ai, an AI chatbot providing information on Portuguese public services....

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is showing early consumer benefits after eighteen months of implementation, giving users more digital choices. iOS users can now select default browsers and apps, make contactless payments outside Apple Pay, and create Google accounts without Gmail.

Telekom and Nvidia are building an underground AI data center in Munich to house 10,000 "Blackwell" GPUs. The facility will provide industrial AI services.

Brussels faces a security threat as adtech data exposes the EU and NATO to espionage. Commercial datasets with 278 million locations, including EU officials and NATO headquarters, allow for tracking and potential spying.

Millions of Europeans' mobile phone location data, gathered for advertising, is being sold and could be used for espionage. Even top EU officials are potentially affected by this data breach, raising concerns about data protection failures.

EU officials face potential spying risks as mobile location data of millions is available for purchase. The data, collected for advertising, allows for tracking, even affecting top EU personnel.

Brussels seeks a counter-strategy against Big Tech's dominance over Europe's subsea cables. Four US corporations currently control 71% of the cable capacity, according to a new report.