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Brussels ruled that online marketplaces must actively check ads with sensitive data, potentially rejecting them to comply with GDPR. The Court of Justice of the European Union made this decision.

The Spanish government delayed the mandatory implementation of Verifactu, its electronic invoicing system, until 2027 for companies, freelancers and SMEs. This political move, impacting businesses, was driven by political considerations, with potential fines of up to €50,000 for non-compliance.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) launches a three-week public campaign urging organizations to review their cookie policies. The campaign will run across various media channels including radio, websites, and newspapers.

Etsy is overrun with AI-generated art, flooding the platform with machine-made images. This shift impacts the marketplace designed for human artists as AI-created products dominate search results.

German telecom giant Deutsche Telekom and the Schwarz Group plan to build a joint "AI-Gigafactory," according to reports. This initiative aims to accelerate AI development and infrastructure within Germany.

Brussels may bring Apple Maps and Apple Ads under the Digital Markets Act, potentially leading to further restrictions. This move aims to balance the digital landscape.

Brussels demands information from Shein regarding illegal product sales, following a scandal in France. This marks the third such request from the EU Commission under the Digital Services Act.

Brussels is reviewing whether to designate Apple Ads and Apple Plans under the Digital Markets Act, potentially increasing regulatory scrutiny. This follows the services exceeding the DMA's threshold for designation.

The Portuguese government expanded its "book-cheque" program to include e-books for 18-year-olds in 2026. This allows them to spend €60 on physical books and digital publications.

Brussels's push for interoperability between Android and iOS resulted in Google's Quick Share supporting Apple's AirDrop. This update allows for direct file sharing between Android and iOS devices using Wi-Fi.

Portugal's President signed the new Cybersecurity Law (NIS2) into law, strengthening the legal framework for cybersecurity. The new law imposes new obligations on public and private entities deemed critical.

French search engine Qwant's complaint against Microsoft was rejected by the Competition Authority, a blow to the European platform. Microsoft avoids sanctions, while Qwant prepares a response to the decision.

Google is boosting mobile hotspot performance in Android, adding the 6 GHz frequency for faster speeds. This move follows the use of the 2....

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The EU's digital sovereignty push, discussed at a recent summit, emphasizes European tech independence. However, civil society groups argue that open-source solutions are more crucial than origin, as Denmark moves to wean itself off Microsoft, spurred by political pressures.

Austrian researchers exposed a massive data leak, uncovering 3. 5 billion WhatsApp user profiles....

Brussels levied a €750,000 fine against Condé Nast, publisher of Vanity Fair, for illegally placing cookies without user consent. The French Data Protection Authority (DPA) issued the penalty on November 27, 2025.

Meta is banning AI competitors like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT from WhatsApp starting in January 2026. This move, enforced through updated terms of service, will impact IT professionals and user chat history.

Brussels weakens digital rights by introducing its new Digital Omnibus, dismantling key safeguards within the GDPR, ePrivacy rules, and the AI Act. This action makes accessing device data easier, lowers protections against discriminatory AI, and weakens limits on automated decision-making.

Fake trailers for the upcoming game GTA VI, created using AI, have gone viral. The videos, published by channels like Teaser Universe, have garnered hundreds of thousands of views and were even promoted by Google.