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Dutch municipalities struggle to detect internal data misuse, often requiring external alerts for breaches. Many failing to report such leaks to the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.

Danish watchdog orders Microsoft to cease unlawful tracking of schoolchildren's data. The ruling finds the tech giant placed tracking cookies on student devices without proper consent.

EU classifies WhatsApp as "very large platform" impacting its oversight. Court confusion fuels debate on internet anonymity, while Google settles a class action lawsuit.

Google pays $68M to settle a lawsuit alleging illegal recording of private conversations via Google Assistant. This action addresses privacy concerns stemming from the data collection practices of its popular voice technology.

WhatsApp faces new EU rules under the Digital Services Act starting May, impacting its content moderation. Meta's messaging app is now classified as a "very large online platform" by the EU Commission.

EU Commission launches investigation into X and Grok for potential DSA violations. The probe follows the spread of deepfake images, questioning the platform's risk assessment.

Spanish tech salaries diverge based on company type, not employee skills. A "trimodal" model reveals three distinct pay groups, with some engineers earning comparable to Big Tech giants.

EU probes X's AI chatbot Grok for potential harm under the DSA. EDRi urges swift action to ensure user protection and platform compliance.

Russian elite hackers target Polish power grid, risking half a million homes without heat. The "Sandworm" group's cyberattack, hitting cogeneration plants and renewable energy links, marks a dangerous escalation of digital warfare.

EU launches probe into X over DSA violations, questioning its content moderation and disinformation handling. This marks a critical test for the Digital Services Act's enforcement against major platforms.

EU regulators launch Digital Services Act probe into X over Grok AI. The platform faces scrutiny for its integration of the AI chatbot.

Vodafone Spain negotiates with Telefónica and Orange to create a joint mobile network company, a RANco. This move aims to share infrastructure and cut costs, similar to previous "fibercos."

Meta appeals Dutch court ruling forcing timeline choice on Facebook/Instagram users. The ruling declared Meta's profile-based feeds violate the DSA's user autonomy goals.

Brussels launches formal probe into Elon Musk's Grok AI for explicit images, investigating compliance with the Digital Services Act. The AI chatbot is integrated with the X platform.

Berlin court rules TikTok's age verification inadequate, encouraging teens to misrepresent their age. This ruling raises significant concerns for youth usage and data protection in Europe.

Danish startup Quali Drone successfully inspected operational offshore wind turbines with drones. This innovation significantly reduces costly downtime for clean energy generation in the maritime sector.

Microsoft now deposits BitLocker encryption keys in online accounts, accessible to law enforcement with court orders. This shift impacts user data security and privacy across Europe.

EU seeks rare earth autonomy, launching a mega-mine in Sweden to reduce reliance on China. The Per Geijer mine aims to supply 18% of EU's lanthanide needs.

53% of Portuguese citizens distrust AI diagnostics, despite its integration into healthcare triage. Public resistance highlights ethical concerns surrounding AI adoption in medicine.

French startup Limova launches AI agents for concrete PME tasks, moving beyond promises. The company boasts over 5,000 clients and eyes international expansion.