News - For Governments

The European Commission is hosting a webinar on October 17, 2025, to provide an update on the EuroHPC AI Factories initiative. The webinar will cover the infrastructure and services available through the AI Factories program....

EU's deregulation may threaten the digital rulebook, sparking concerns from digital rights advocates. Age verification is gaining momentum across the continent.

Age verification is gaining traction. The EU's current wave of deregulation poses risks to the existing digital rulebook....

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) is set to appoint Niamh Sweeney, a former senior Meta lobbyist, as a commissioner in October. This appointment has raised concerns due to Sweeney's previous role within Meta....

The European Digital Rights (EDRi) organization reports that global political actors are attempting to undermine Europe's new tech laws. These groups, including Trump and the far-right, are concerned that these regulations will negatively impact their ability to spread misinformation and undermine democracy....

Meta is facing legal action from Bits of Freedom regarding its Instagram and Facebook platforms. The organization demands that Meta provides users with a feed option that doesn't rely on profiling....

A Dutch organization has filed a lawsuit against Meta. The lawsuit demands that Meta provide Instagram and Facebook users the option to use a timeline not based on profiling....

The European Commission is gathering feedback to simplify regulations within the upcoming Digital Omnibus. This initiative focuses on data, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI)....

Brussels seeks feedback on simplifying its digital regulations covering data, cybersecurity, and AI via a Digital Omnibus. The call for evidence is open from September 16 to October 14, 2025.

The European Data Act has come into effect, giving users greater control over data generated by connected devices. This includes the facilitation of switching between cloud services, a benefit extending to decentralized government entities....

The European Data Act grants users more control over their data from connected devices and streamlines switching cloud services. This applies to decentralized governments as well.

Brussels released its first guidelines clarifying how the GDPR should apply with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The new guidelines focus on data protection in the digital space for online intermediary services, like search engines and platforms.

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted guidelines on the interplay between the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These are the first set of EDPB guidelines on the interplay between the GDPR and the EU’s recently adopted digital laws....

The EU Data Act has begun to apply, focusing on user control over data from connected devices. This includes items like smartwatches and cars, aiming to unlock opportunities for small businesses....

The EU Data Act gives consumers control over data from connected devices like smartwatches and cars, impacting data-driven innovation across the EU. This act ensures devices allow data sharing and gives users more choice in repair and maintenance providers.

The European Commission has issued a call for proposals aimed at enhancing media literacy among young Europeans. This initiative seeks to increase awareness of information integrity risks on social media platforms....

Brussels launches a call for proposals to boost media literacy among young Europeans, tackling misinformation risks on social media. The program opens September 30th and aims to raise awareness about online information integrity.

The European Commission's focus on deregulation could negatively impact the EU's digital rulebook. EDRi expresses concern that this push to simplify regulations may undermine protections for fundamental rights within the tech market....

Brussels' push to deregulate digital rules over the next four years risks dismantling years of digital rights advocacy. This move threatens a healthy tech market that prioritizes fundamental rights.

The European AI Office is seeking participants to help draft the Code of Practice on transparent generative AI systems. This code aims to ensure compliance with the AI Act's transparency obligations, which go into effect August 2026.