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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.

Braga's PJ arrests suspect for illegal access and computer damage. Operation "Maledicência" targets alleged defamation and false accusations, impacting digital security.

BEUC tests gatekeeper interfaces for DMA compliance. Consumer groups will examine user interfaces across Europe to ensure they don't steer users to favoured choices.

DENIC now publicly shares . de domain holder data for businesses, including names and addresses....

AMD thrives as German telco Eisbach launches an AI data center cooled by Munich's river. Qualcomm loses a key ARM CPU developer.

ING Germany makes instant transfers the default for online banking, accelerating real-time payments. This move streamlines digital transactions for millions of European users.

Spanish court orders NordVPN and ProtonVPN to block illegal streaming IPs. This ruling casts VPN providers as intermediaries responsible for policing content access across Spain.

ChatGPT faces stricter EU oversight under the Digital Services Act, classifying it as a major online platform. This move subjects OpenAI's AI to new regulations governing content and user safety.

EU's Digital Services Act marks two years, bringing mixed results and calls for stronger enforcement. While initial progress is seen, significant hurdles remain in protecting users and ensuring platform transparency.