News - For Governments

Dutch municipalities fined €250K for illegally processing sensitive data on Islamic residents. This violation of the GDPR highlights privacy breaches and unauthorized handling of religious and political affiliations.

EDRi flags digital rights concerns over borders, biometrics, billionaires, and bots. The newsletter covers the latest tech policy debates across Europe.

Swiss civil society warns against proposed data retention law, fearing privacy invasion. 19 groups urge alignment with top privacy standards, spotlighting concerns over indiscriminate data collection.

EDRi members launch #DIDit movement for digital independence, sparking alternatives to Big Tech. 189 organizations now support monthly meet-ups exploring Big Tech alternatives.

EU Commission's new Digital Networks Act dismantles net neutrality protections, risking paid fast lanes and political control. This move threatens the open internet by weakening independent regulators and could empower biased traffic prioritization.

UK data adequacy decision renewal faces scrutiny, risking future EU-UK digital rights relations. Open Rights Group highlights the implications of continued data transfers.

Dutch data watchdog warns generative AI's rapid deployment risks a "Wild West" without clear rights. The regulator outlines a vision for safe, responsible AI aligned with fundamental rights.

EU launches AI-powered chatbots to guide businesses on AI and Digital Services Acts. The tools will deploy multilingual support, aiming for smoother implementation of crucial tech regulations.

Brussels hosts webinar on AI's transformative impact on automotive and mobility sectors. Sessions explore connected autonomous vehicles and intelligent transport services.

Dutch Data Authority updates political ad guidance with public feedback. New rules clarify targeted online advertising after extensive consultation.

EU drafts Data Act compensation rules for digital service providers. A webinar on February 10th will gather stakeholder feedback on calculating reasonable compensation under the new regulation.

EU seeks feedback on draft Data Act guidelines to define "reasonable compensation." Clarity on these parameters will reduce ambiguity and legal uncertainty for businesses under the new regulation.

EU data watchdogs warn the AI Act's simplification risks fundamental rights. The "Digital Omnibus" proposal faces scrutiny from EDPB and EDPS over potential trade-offs.

Dutch Data Protection Authority prioritizes mass surveillance, AI, and digital resilience for 2026-2028. The agency aims to better protect citizens in an increasingly digital world.

EU Commission proposes exempting pseudonymized data from GDPR, sparking backlash from German data protection authorities. Critics argue this undermines fundamental data protection pillars.

Berlin health database plans halted after privacy chief's sharp criticism. Data protection concerns stall the Charité project, leaving its future uncertain despite coalition backing.

Germany's social welfare reform pushes for a "digital restart" using AI and automated processes. This plan could weaken data protection and risks discrimination for vulnerable groups.

Dutch data watchdog limits bus driver surveillance, banning permanent camera monitoring. Images can only be used for incident safety, not structural employee tracking.

noyb debunks five common data protection myths on Data Protection Day. Misconceptions about consent and data transfers are clarified to inform Europeans of their digital rights.

Austria's data watchdog rules Microsoft illegally tracked minors, potentially jeopardizing widespread EU use of its education software. The decision, stemming from unauthorized tracking cookies on a student's device, could force significant compliance changes.