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GDPR: Court significantly reduces multi-million fine for Deutsche Wohnen. Berlin's data protection authority imposed a fine of 14....

EU lawmakers are urged to reject the AI Omnibus deal, which weakens AI safeguards and transparency. The agreement, presented as a technical simplification of the AI Act, risks setting a dangerous precedent for the EU's digital rulebook.

Deutsche Wohnen's €14. 5M GDPR fine cut to €900K by court....

EU Commission forces Meta to grant AI providers free WhatsApp access. Brussels reprimands discrimination against foreign assistants and gives Meta only five working days for implementation.

EU threatens WhatsApp with fines over its AI fee. This is part of a broader investigation into the practices of large messaging services.

WhatsApp faces an EU mandate to allow rival AI chatbots freely within five days or risk hefty fines. Meta is protesting this rare regulatory action.

Office EU launches as a European alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, prioritizing data privacy within the EU. The Dutch-based suite, built on Nextcloud Hub and integrating Collabora Online, aims to keep user data in Europe and out of reach of US CLOUD Act access.

Apple's new Siri AI is not coming to the EU on most devices due to DMA rules. The tech giant cited regulatory compliance as the reason for the delayed rollout.

The European Commission rejects Apple's claims that the Digital Markets Act (DMA) hinders its new AI system for Siri. Brussels counters Apple's assertion that the DMA prevents integration of its AI features.

noyb is launching a class action against Austria's CRIF credit agency for alleged GDPR violations. The agency allegedly built a "shadow registry" using personal data to assign scores that impact access to essential services.

Apple ditches Siri AI for iPhones in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act. The new iOS 27 features will not launch in Europe this fall as planned.

The EU plans to reduce its reliance on US and Chinese software, facing significant challenges. This digital sovereignty initiative aims to foster European alternatives and bolster the continent's tech independence.

EU tech sovereignty package sparks debate: Open-source advocates cheer, but US industry groups warn of market disruption. The initiative raises fears of technological decoupling.

The Dutch government's upcoming NL Wallet app requires an Apple or Google account, raising concerns amid calls for independence from US tech giants. Experts worry about dependency on these platforms.

The NIS2 directive strengthens cybersecurity obligations for thousands of organizations in the European Union. Supply chain security is now a priority, requiring new measures to protect companies.

Facebook Messenger remains a dominant internet service, facing stricter Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules after a court ruling. Meta's appeal against its gatekeeper status was largely rejected by the EU court.

The European Parliament abandons Google for the French search engine Qwant, marking a step towards digital sovereignty. Qwant becomes the default search engine on the institution's computers starting June 4.

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos expands to 15 European countries, including France, and 150 organizations like NATO and ENISA. Meanwhile, French firm Mistral develops an AI alternative for banks hesitant about US technology.

Norwegian Consumer Council and noyb file complaint against Schibsted's "Pay or Okay" system. The news giant's practice forces users to pay for privacy, setting a dangerous precedent in the Nordics.

The German police are using data from the online advertising industry for covert surveillance. This practice, revealed through an IFG investigation, involves accessing granular location data from mobile phones via data brokers.