News - For Consumers

France's top court upholds €40M GDPR fine against ad tech giant Criteo. The ruling bolsters data privacy enforcement against major online trackers.

Consumer groups urge an ambitious Digital Fairness Act to shield all users online from harmful practices. This act will update EU consumer law, boosting legal certainty and fair competition across digital markets.

EU risks sacrificing fundamental rights for AI innovation. A new analysis warns Brussels' drive to "regulate better" may weaken protections, pushing Europe into a misunderstood competitiveness race.

Privacy advocates BOOS and Bert Hubert win awards for championing child privacy and Dutch digital sovereignty. Hubert's "Cloud Kootwijk" proposal urges a government-run cloud to reduce Big Tech dependence.

EU lawmakers agree to ban non-consensual deepfakes, incorporating the prohibition into the AI Act. This move tackles AI-generated non-consensual nude imagery through legislative action.

Germany's heise online highlights digital sovereignty strategies for Cloud, AI, and Security. The move aims to protect against geopolitical risks from tech giant dependence.

EU's Cyber Resilience Act forces changes on embedded systems like industrial computers and medical devices. Companies must now proactively address cybersecurity risks for their products.

EU Commission weakens data protection for digital wallets by diluting the "need-to-know" principle. This decision undermines a core strength of the upcoming EUDI Wallet for official documents.

EU Commission embraces open formats, releasing CRA feedback templates as ODS files after LibreOffice critique. This move encourages broader participation in digital policy development.

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Germany pushes to exempt pseudonymized data from GDPR, sparking warnings from civil society and data watchdogs. Other EU members reportedly oppose the proposed GDPR carve-out.

EU's digital wallet faces backlash as privacy groups warn the Commission's changes could force biometric facial data sharing. This move risks undermining user privacy and security protections agreed upon by Parliament and Council.

Germany launches digital wallet to streamline citizen identification with authorities and businesses. Privacy advocates warn of potential misuse, while proponents cite administrative digitization as a key benefit.

Privacy advocates warn the EU's eID Wallet launch risks user tracking and forced data sharing. Civil society groups urge the Commission to amend draft rules before deployment to protect fundamental rights.

Europe races toward a 2029 digital euro launch, but political hurdles remain. Major disputes over costs, data privacy, and competition are delaying final decisions.

Dutch watchdog warns political parties over illegal microtargeting in local elections. Forty parties likely breached rules, risking sanctions for undisclosed data use.

Dutch researchers warn Snapchat's gamification features pressure young users into excessive screen time. This study advises policymakers on new guidelines to give users more control over online attention.

EDRi sues YouTube in Belgium, alleging its recommender system violates the Digital Services Act. The complaint targets the platform's user autonomy safeguards under new EU digital rules.

European cloud storage alternatives challenge US giants. Spanish startup Internxt offers 1TB for just €16 annually, aiming to reduce reliance on American tech services.

Fewer than 10% of eligible German companies registered for NIS2, stalling the EU's cybersecurity directive rollout. Non-compliance risks significant fines for businesses across the bloc.