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Transparency requirements AI apply from August 2: AP advises signing code of practice
EU AI transparency rules go live August 2nd, requiring disclosure when people interact with AI. The European Commission published a practice code to detail these obligations, and the AP advises organizations to sign it.
In conversation about the AI regulation
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) is offering informal discussions on the EU AI Act. Organizations grappling with compliance questions can now engage directly with the authority.
State Trojan: Hope for a fundamental decision
Reporters Without Borders is suing the BND's use of state trojans before the European Court of Human Rights. The lawsuit calls for better protection for journalists and their informants against covert surveillance.
Nintendo confirms when the new revision of Switch 2 will arrive in Europe. And also that it will have less battery and more weight
Nintendo confirms a revised Switch 2 will launch in Europe this autumn, allowing for easier battery replacement to comply with EU regulations. The console's updated design will feature a more accessible battery but will also be heavier.
Joint Statement: Pegasus in the European Parliament, the EU Must Act Now
Civil society groups urge the EU to regulate spyware like Pegasus following new revelations. The European Parliament faces calls to act on the technology, which has raised significant privacy concerns.
Enforcement by supervisors is essential during Meta’s war of attrition
Bits of Freedom criticizes Meta's delay tactics in court, arguing for strict fines to ensure Big Tech compliance with EU platform laws. The Dutch Commissariat for the Media found social media hinders informed opinion, prompting legal action over non-profiling timelines.
FritzOS 8.25: New Terms of Use Spark Discussions
Fritz GmbH's FritzOS 8. 25 update deepens user privacy concerns by collecting MAC addresses and logs....
The digital euro arrives in France, but its scope will be much more limited than expected
"L'euro numérique" arrives in France, but its scope will be far more limited than initially expected. The digital currency is now moving through its final implementation stages across the continent.
Google receives a fine of 4.1 billion euros for abuse of power with Android
EU fines Google €4. 1 billion for Android abuse....
The Government says Palantir is a national security risk. NATO, of which Spain is a partner, has put it in charge of its own
Spain joins France, Germany, and others in blocking new contracts with Palantir due to national security concerns. The unofficial ban stems from fears of sensitive data falling into the hands of a U....
BEUC welcomes EU Court antitrust ruling confirming Google used illegal practices restricting consumer choice
BEUC welcomes EU Court ruling confirming Google abused its dominant position on Android, limiting consumer choice. The judgment upholds the European Commission's finding that Google's practices violated EU competition law.
Now or never: why the Digital Euro must not fail on privacy
Europe's Digital Euro faces a critical privacy test as civil society groups urge strong protections in its technology. A recent ECON Committee vote signals progress, but advocates warn against weakening privacy safeguards to ensure public trust.