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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.

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.

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.

Reporters Without Borders is suing the BND's use of state spyware in the European Court of Human Rights. The lawsuit demands better protection for journalists and their informants against covert surveillance.

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.

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.

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.

Fritz GmbH's FritzOS 8. 25 update deepens user privacy concerns by collecting MAC addresses and logs....

"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.

EU fines Google €4. 1 billion for Android abuse....

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 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.

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.

Austria's Interior Ministry has renewed a surveillance software license for Webloc, enabling the tracking of mobile phone locations. This tool accesses vast amounts of data, including precise GPS and advertising IDs, potentially monitoring millions of devices globally.

Google warns the EU that new Android and search rules threaten privacy by forcing data sharing with rivals. The tech giant argues these measures could compromise user data and restrict competition.

US Supreme Court ruling questions FTC independence, impacting EU-US data transfers. NOYB calls for EU Commission to withdraw adequacy decision on the US.

EDRi's 2025 report warns of EU deregulation weakening digital rights protections. The organization adopted a new strategy to champion human-centred digital futures over the next five years.

G7 data protection authorities call for stricter fundamental rights protection in online age verification. They are targeting connected children's rooms, demanding new regulations for smart homes.

Elon Musk threatens to shut down Starlink in Europe amid tensions with the European Commission. SpaceX's decision follows a strategic plan from Brussels regarding satellite communications.