News - For Governments

The European Commission backs social media bans. Apple faces accountability in new digital rights updates.

The EDPB published three new guidelines on data scraping for generative AI training, data anonymization, and blockchain use. These guidelines address critical issues in data processing across the European Union.

The European Commission is collecting feedback for the EU's position at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027. Stakeholders can submit views to shape the Union's stance on international radio spectrum allocation and satellite orbit.

Nederland ranks eighth among EU member states in the eGovernment Benchmark 2026. Despite a strong digital public services foundation, challenges remain in digital innovation and AI adoption.

EDRi urges the European Commission to reassess the EU-US adequacy decision post-US Supreme Court ruling. The decision impacts safeguards for personal data transferred to the United States.

European Commission unveils child safety report focusing on online protection. Recommendations address minors' digital challenges, social media use, and empowerment.

European Commission preliminarily finds Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act for addictive design on Instagram and Facebook. The investigation targets features like infinite scroll and personalized recommenders, with concerns over user wellbeing and mitigation measures.

Regulators are urging for greater digital autonomy for companies, with an emphasis on joint IT contracts. Governments and businesses should actively consider this when procuring IT services to stimulate European digital services.

Meta plans a more invasive smart glasses device for permanent recording. Privacy advocates are protesting this intrusive technology.

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EU AI transparency rules go live August 2nd, requiring disclosure when people interact with AI. The European Commission published a practice code to detail these obligations, and the AP advises organizations to sign it.

The Netherlands approves two cyber laws taking effect this summer, imposing new security obligations on over 8,000 organizations. The laws will strengthen the digital resilience of critical entities, including ministries and municipalities, starting August 15, 2026.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) is offering informal discussions on the EU AI Act. Organizations grappling with compliance questions can now engage directly with the authority.

The European Commission launches a consultation on safeguarding EU data sovereignty and international data flows. The initiative seeks to understand dependencies and risks faced by European organizations regarding third-country access to data.

The Dutch government launched an international AI strategy for safe, responsible deployment. It focuses on strengthening competitiveness, AI sovereignty, and international cooperation.

Reporters Without Borders is suing the BND's use of state spyware in the European Court of Human Rights. The lawsuit demands better protection for journalists and their informants against covert surveillance.

Civil society groups urge the EU to regulate spyware like Pegasus following new revelations. The European Parliament faces calls to act on the technology, which has raised significant privacy concerns.

Netherlands plans a sovereign government cloud to boost digital autonomy and security against non-European providers dominating the market. The government will develop this cloud in its own data centers, involving market collaboration.

BEUC welcomes EU Court ruling confirming Google abused its dominant position on Android, limiting consumer choice. The judgment upholds the European Commission's finding that Google's practices violated EU competition law.

Europe's Digital Euro faces a critical privacy test as civil society groups urge strong protections in its technology. A recent ECON Committee vote signals progress, but advocates warn against weakening privacy safeguards to ensure public trust.