News - For Governments

German data watchdogs urge EU lawmakers to abandon chat surveillance mandates in CSA regulation talks. They warn that mass monitoring and breaking end-to-end encryption imperil all citizens' communication security.

Niedersachsen's police law draft faces constitutional challenges over proposed AI surveillance powers. Experts warn these measures risk violating fundamental rights, potentially falling foul of the EU's AI Act.

Germany's digital ID struggles as PIN resets go offline, hindering adoption. New Sparkassen app services and a citizen communication solution may finally revive the electronic ID's potential.

Austria's approach to unique citizen identifiers offers better data protection than Germany's plan, preventing a "transparent citizen." This method aims to digitize administration without compromising privacy.

EU lawmakers near a deal on Chat Control, but mandatory age verification threatens private communications. This could severely limit privacy and free speech for millions across the bloc.

EU member states push back against the Commission's "Digital Omnibus" plans, signaling a departure from proposed data regulation overhauls. This move impacts the swift revision of key European digital laws currently under negotiation.

noyb's Digital Omnibus Report V3 urges EU lawmakers to reject key GDPR and ePrivacy proposals. The analysis offers concrete recommendations for legislative changes to protect user data.

EU proposal weakens GDPR and ePrivacy rules, risking consumer data rights and European competitiveness. Targeted modifications instead "reopen" key regulations, potentially favouring dominant firms over SMEs.

EDRi urges a Digital Fairness Act to curb manipulative platform design and addictive tech. The proposal demands embedding fairness by design, challenging exploitative personalization and deceptive interfaces across the EU.

Dutch government bodies formalize rules for a federated data system, enabling responsible and uniform data sharing. This framework sets clear expectations for organizations to find, share, and use data effectively.

German politicians consider a social media ban for under 16s, mirroring Australia's controversial move. Experts and child welfare groups warn this could harm youth development and limit digital literacy.

EU backs India's AI summit declaration, pledging global cooperation on AI governance. The European Legal Gateway Office and Frontier AI Grand Challenge were launched, bolstering EU-India tech ties and domestic AI development.

EU fines X €120M for non-compliant researcher data access under the Digital Services Act. The ruling elevates research to a key part of regulatory oversight, not just observation.

Dutch government seeks dialogue with tech market to build sovereign cloud infrastructure. 69 companies participated, highlighting potential while stressing government must make clear choices.

EU data protection chief demands safeguards against indiscriminate scanning for voluntary chat control. Companies like Meta and Google may lose renewal of exceptions if mass surveillance risks aren't addressed.

EU launches Legal Gateway Office in India to attract ICT talent. The initiative aims to facilitate mobility for Indian professionals and students, supporting Europe's digital transition.

EU lawmakers accelerate digital policy overhaul, eyeing AI Act amendments and a "Data Omnibus" to simplify regulations. The ambitious plan aims to boost European competitiveness by streamlining existing laws.

"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.