News - For Governments
Daily digest of all European digital development news
A ghost fleet has mapped the entire underwater structure of the EU. The question is what Moscow will do with that information
The article discusses a Russian spy ship, the Yantar, that has been mapping the underwater infrastructure of Europe. This includes digital communication cables, financial transaction infrastructure, energy supplies, and sensitive military systems....
Google: Digital Markets Act causes significant collateral damage
Google is criticizing the Digital Markets Act (DMA), echoing Apple's concerns regarding the regulation. The company suggests the DMA could have significant negative consequences....
Dispute with EU: Apple makes alternative proposals to the DMA
Apple has submitted alternative proposals to the European Commission regarding the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The iPhone manufacturer outlined its vision for regulating gatekeepers in a document....
Apple fiercely critical of European DMA law: 'It doesn't work' (update with EU reaction)
Apple has strongly criticized the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), claiming it is ineffective and counterproductive. The tech giant issued a press release outlining its criticisms of the legislation....
EU will not weaken consumer protection for Apple
The European Commission is standing firm on the Digital Markets Act (DMA), refusing to weaken consumer protections against tech companies, despite Apple's requests. The DMA's current form will remain unchanged....
Apple, Google tell Europe its Digital Markets Act isn't working for them – or consumers
Apple and Google have voiced concerns to European regulators about the effectiveness of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). They argue the DMA isn't beneficial for either their companies or consumers....
noyb WINS: Austrian authority forbids unlawful credit scoring by KSV1870
Austrian authorities forbid KSV1870 from unlawful credit scoring after a complaint by noyb. This ruling addresses the misuse of personal data in financial assessments within Austria.
noyb WINS: Austrian authority forbids unlawful credit scoring by KSV1870
The Austrian data protection authority has ruled against KSV1870, an Austrian credit information agency, following a complaint from noyb. The ruling found the agency's credit scoring practices to be unlawful....
Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays
Apple has stated that the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is causing delays in the release of certain features within the EU. The company claims the DMA's enforcement is resulting in a less favorable experience for its European customers....
AP points out new rules for online political advertising to political parties
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is informing political parties about new regulations concerning online political advertising. These rules will affect how parties target voters with online political advertisements....
Digital Markets Act: Apple sees European users as clear losers
Apple has criticized the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) in a new statement. The iPhone manufacturer believes the DMA disadvantages them....
Apple: EU's Digital Markets Act DMA should be abolished
Apple is challenging the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA mandates that Apple open up iPhones and iPads and regulates the company in detail....
Scrap Digital Markets Act, Apple tells EU
Apple has urged the EU to scrap the Digital Markets Act (DMA), claiming the legislation is hindering business operations within Europe. The tech giant argues that the DMA, designed to regulate large digital platforms, is not achieving its intended goals....
#PrivacyCamp25: The final programme is here
PrivacyCamp25 will be held on September 30, 2025, both online and in Brussels at La Tricoterie. The event's final program is now available....
Chat Control: What is actually going on?
EU governments face a critical October vote on the controversial EU CSA Regulation, a law potentially enabling mass surveillance. This could break encryption and threaten anonymity for European citizens.
Chat Control: What is actually going on?
The EU is currently debating the EU CSA Regulation, a law concerning mass surveillance, encryption, and anonymity. A vote on the regulation is scheduled for October 13 or 14, 2025....
AP concerned about AI training LinkedIn and calls on users to adjust settings
LinkedIn users must adjust their settings before November 3rd if they don't want their data used to train AI models. The Dutch Data Protection Authority, AP, has issued a warning regarding the matter.
AP concerned about AI training on LinkedIn and calls on users to adjust settings
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is concerned about LinkedIn using user data for AI model training. The AP urges users to adjust their settings to prevent their data from being used for this purpose....
Save the date: AI Supervision Congress 2025
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) and the Dutch Digital Infrastructure Inspectorate (RDI) will host the AI Toezichtcongres on December 10, 2025. The congress is aimed at organizations preparing for the upcoming AI Act.
'Neighbors' camera' a major annoyance; Dutch DPA wants preventative approach to doorbell cameras
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is receiving an increasing number of complaints regarding privacy concerns stemming from neighbors' doorbell and security cameras. These complaints highlight issues related to the misuse of these devices....