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The European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million for failing to adequately prevent the sale of illegal and counterfeit goods. This penalty highlights the platform's responsibility to protect EU consumers from hazardous and non-compliant products.

AliExpress faces a record €550 million fine from the EU Commission for years of Digital Services Act violations. The penalty targets the Chinese online marketplace for its breaches of the DSA regulations.

The EU faces criticism for a proposed data-sharing deal with the US, potentially enabling biometric screening and profiling for visa-free travel. Leaked documents suggest the European Commission has conceded to US demands, raising concerns over fundamental rights and increased surveillance.

The EU demands Android allow rival AI chatbots, citing privacy concerns. Google must also share search data with competitors, impacting Gemini and other AI services.

The European Union's influence on tech companies is growing, with a new focus on smartphone design and repairability. This regulatory shift impacts how devices are manufactured and what features are mandated within the EU.

EU Commission relaxes rules on replaceable batteries for electronic devices. New exemptions to the EU Battery Regulation dilute the mandatory requirement for user-replaceable power sources.

The EU Commission forces Google to share search data under the DMA, opting for binding commitments over fines. This includes opening Android to AI rivals and making search data available.

Brussels hosts the 14th Privacy Camp on 13 October 2026, inviting global participation to discuss technology's acute impact on daily life. The event will explore how digital technologies shape work, communication, and community, while also addressing surveillance and discrimination concerns.

The European Commission backs social media bans. Apple faces accountability in new digital rights updates.

The EDPB published three new guidelines on data scraping for generative AI training, data anonymization, and blockchain use. These guidelines address critical issues in data processing across the European Union.

EU pressure forces Meta to allow ChatGPT integration back into WhatsApp for European users. The AI chatbot was previously blocked by the platform for a month.

WhatsApp brings ChatGPT back to users across the EU, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. The return follows a period where the AI was removed from the popular messaging platform.

EDRi urges the European Commission to reassess the EU-US adequacy decision post-US Supreme Court ruling. The decision impacts safeguards for personal data transferred to the United States.

The European Commission will propose new rules after summer to restrict children's access to social media, with Ursula von der Leyen stating "social networks are not a toy." This aims to fundamentally alter how younger individuals engage with online platforms.

The EU is considering new social media restrictions for teenagers, potentially including age limits and mandatory harm assessments. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that legislation could be proposed within months.

Swiss Army bans Microsoft for German OpenDesk solution due to cloud coercion and espionage fears. Sensitive data will not be stored on US servers.

Fritz GmbH's FritzOS 8. 25 update forces users into a controversial agreement due to the EU Data Act....

Supervisors are pressing for greater digital autonomy for companies, with an emphasis on joint IT contracts. Governments and companies should actively consider this when procuring IT services to stimulate European digital services.

Experts doubt the EUDI-Wallet's implementation, citing missing data protection and rushed deployment. Concerns arise over the digital identity project's feasibility and timelines.

Meta plans a more invasive smart glasses device for permanent recording. Privacy advocates are protesting this intrusive technology.