News - For Governments

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.

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.

Brussels demands Shein provide information about illegal product sales, particularly child-like sex dolls and weapons, under the Digital Services Act. The Commission is investigating potential systemic risks to EU consumers, as this is the third request for information sent to Shein.

Brussels is assessing the economic impact of weakened privacy and data protection regulations, prompted by proposed changes to GDPR. The study will consider the costs to consumers if privacy is inadequately protected.

Brussels launches the first "Apply AI" webinar, focusing on AI's impact on healthcare and pharmaceuticals. The event will livestream on December 9th, with a recorded version and slides available afterward.

Brussels' "Digital Omnibus" proposal, which aims to simplify digital regulations, faces strong opposition over potential weakening of AI and data protection rules. Four parliamentary factions criticize the move, setting up a potential clash with conservatives who generally support it.

Brussels launches the AI Act Service Desk to help organizations understand and implement the EU's AI regulations. The platform provides clear explanations, practical tools, and expert support for governments, businesses, and other stakeholders.

The EU's Digital Omnibus, designed to impact citizen rights, is being misrepresented in the media, focusing on cookie banner simplification. The actual law undermines data access, delays AI regulation, and broadens companies' data usage justifications.

Brussels plans to delay rules for high-risk AI systems and weaken data protection with its "Digital Omnibus" package. Industry groups are applauding the move, but consumer advocates are sounding the alarm.

Dutch ministries will launch a secure AI chatbot, Vlam-chat, for thousands of civil servants in 2026. The new AI assistant, developed by SSC-ICT, will use local data centers and European language models, offering a safe alternative.

German lawmakers are pushing to accelerate court proceedings through digital transformation, aiming to ease citizen access to justice. However, critics claim the new law disadvantages defendants in civil cases....

Brussels’s digital omnibus regulation faces criticism, as it's seen as undermining fundamental digital rights rather than simplifying data protection. The planned revision of several digital laws, including the AI Act and GDPR, is widely viewed as a setback.

Brussels hosts the AI Policy Day in Amsterdam on December 11th, bringing together leaders to discuss AI's future. The event will focus on responsible AI adoption and scaling innovation across the continent.

Brussels faces criticism for a digital law proposal, as BEUC claims it prioritizes Big Tech over consumer rights. The plan includes weakening privacy rules and delaying AI regulations, potentially harming European startups and consumer protection.

Brussels is rolling back core digital protections with its new Digital Omnibus proposals, threatening the EU's rules-based system. The changes endanger the foundation of human rights and tech policy.

Brussels unveils its "Digital Omnibus" package, aiming to simplify digital rules, but risks weakening GDPR and ePrivacy. The package will amend the General Data Protection Regulation and the ePrivacy Directive.

Brussels proposes changes to GDPR rules that would lower protections for Europeans, according to a new report. The "Digital Omnibus" is the focus of the EU Commission's plans, which aim to alter current data privacy regulations.

The EU General Court upheld Amazon's designation as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act. This ruling ensures Amazon must comply with the DSA, mitigating risks and protecting consumers from fraud.