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German companies face a March 6 deadline to register under NIS2, impacting 29,000 businesses. TÜV SÜD warns of non-compliance risks as the cybersecurity directive tightens.

EU data protection chief demands safeguards against indiscriminate scanning for voluntary chat control. Companies like Meta and Google may lose renewal of exceptions if mass surveillance risks aren't addressed.

Notepad++ plugs critical code execution vulnerability. The widely used text editor's security update closes a loophole exploited by attackers to run malicious code.

Big Brother Awards highlight privacy breaches in Amsterdam. Awards recognize 2025's worst offenders against digital rights, alongside a champion for digital freedoms.

Germany debates a child social media ban as Spotify accelerates AI development. E....

Spanish court orders VPN providers NordVPN and Proton VPN to block illegal sports streams. LaLiga can update blocklists in real-time to instantly halt piracy during live games.

EU lawmakers accelerate digital policy overhaul, eyeing AI Act amendments and a "Data Omnibus" to simplify regulations. The ambitious plan aims to boost European competitiveness by streamlining existing laws.

Spanish court demands NordVPN and Proton VPN block pirate IP addresses to combat online piracy. This ruling signals a tougher stance on digital crime, escalating the judicial battle against illegal content distribution.

"EDRi-gram" newsletter highlights digital rights concerns. The latest edition covers how a "competitiveness feast" may impact user rights.

Czech court declares blanket mobile data collection illegal, a major blow to state surveillance. The ruling cites EU law violations, demanding an end to mass data retention by the government.

EDRi urges the EU to prioritize open source for digital sovereignty, calling it crucial for resilience and autonomy. The strategy shifts focus from niche tech to a foundational element for Europe's future.

US pressure mounts on Dutch Digital Services Act implementation. American lawmakers label Dutch NGOs "censorous," raising concerns over content moderation rules.

DSA Human Rights Alliance issues guidelines to shape Digital Services Act enforcement globally. Recommendations focus on cross-border effects and empowering diverse groups to uphold user rights.

Romanian study reveals Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok algorithms amplified political content during elections. Platforms allegedly violated national laws and the EU's Digital Services Act.

EDRi warns EU Commission's "Better Regulation" reform risks weakening future laws. Recommendations push for balanced representation and stronger safeguards in EU lawmaking.

French AI champion Mistral AI acquires French cloud services startup Koyeb. The move accelerates Mistral's mission to build a European AI ecosystem.

EU probes Shein over potential Digital Services Act violations, citing risks to users and possibly selling illegal goods. The fast-fashion giant faces scrutiny for not sufficiently mitigating platform dangers for its 126 million EU users.

EU's Digital Services Act forces platforms to reverse 1 in 3 content removals and bans. Two years in, the law strengthens free speech and curtails arbitrary platform censorship across member states.

EU probes Shein over exploitative app design and illegal goods, citing Digital Services Act. The fast-fashion giant faces hefty fines or potential EU market ban if violations persist.

EU launches Digital Services Act probe into Shein over illegal listings and "addictive design." The investigation scrutinizes if Shein's systems comply with DSA rules on curbing illicit content.