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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.

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....

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 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 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 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 create a Code of Practice for transparent generative AI systems. This code aims to guide providers and users in complying with the transparency obligations outlined in Article 50 of the AI Act....

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.

EDRi participated in the European Commission’s GDPR Implementation Dialogue on July 16, 2025. They voiced concerns and opposed efforts to weaken the GDPR, viewing it as a fundamental part of the EU's digital regulatory framework....

EDRi warned against weakening the GDPR during the European Commission's implementation dialogue, defending it as a core digital rule. The organization opposed further simplification attempts.

The European Union is facing ongoing debates regarding encryption. Member states are continuing their efforts, spanning over three years, to pass a bill enabling authorities to monitor user messages on platforms like WhatsApp and Signal....

The French data protection authority (CNIL) has fined Google €325 million. This penalty was issued due to the creation of spam emails within Google's Gmail service....

French data protection authority (CNIL) fined Google €325 million for sending spam emails in Gmail. The fine comes as a result of a data privacy violation.

YouTube has been ordered by the Austrian Data Protection Authority (DPA) to provide a user with all personal data it processes about them. This decision stems from a complaint regarding the user's right of access to their data....