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European privacy advocate Max Schrems criticizes the EU's proposed GDPR reform, arguing it needs significant changes. Schrems advocates for a reform that would ease burdens on small businesses while more strictly regulating data giants.

TikTok continues sending user data to China, defying European privacy regulators' joint decision that deems the data transfer unlawful. The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) warns users about the privacy implications of the social media platform's data practices.

German data protection authorities criticize the EU Commission's digital omnibus plans, citing concerns about legal uncertainties. The Conference of Data Protection Authorities of the Federation and the Länder (DSK) has proposed alternative reform suggestions to address these issues.

EU Social Democrats seek to understand the Digital Services Act's implementation by forming an investigation committee. This move follows the first penalty under the DSA: a €120 million fine against X.

PayPal's foray into advertising is under fire for allegedly collecting and selling extensive personal data, including sensitive information, to advertisers. A legal analysis concludes that PayPal's practices violate data protection laws.

The European Commission fined X €120 million for violating the Digital Services Act, a major win for digital regulation. This action underscores the EU's commitment to holding online platforms accountable for misleading users and undermining democracy.

Meta will offer EU users a choice to see fewer personalized ads on Facebook and Instagram to comply with the Digital Markets Act. This move follows the European Commission's acknowledgement of Meta's commitment to the new regulation.

The EU and Korea finalized a Digital Trade Agreement, aiming to strengthen consumer rights in online markets. The agreement focuses on consumer protection, data privacy, and product safety, creating a framework for cross-border digital trade.

The Dutch Open Overheid website relaunches with a new search function, making it easier to find government documents. The updated site offers improved navigation and over 625,000 downloadable documents.

Brussels slapped X with a €120 million fine for violating the Digital Services Act due to transparency failures. The platform, formerly known as Twitter, faces criticism over misleading blue checkmarks, inadequate advertising data, and insufficient data access for researchers.

The European Commission found that X violated key transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act. These include deceptive design and opaque advertising practices, which pose serious risks to consumers....

The European Commission slapped X with a €120 million fine for violating transparency rules under the Digital Services Act. The platform's deceptive "blue checkmark," advertising repository failures, and lack of data access for researchers led to the penalty.

The European Commission secured TikTok's commitment to boost advertising transparency under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The platform must provide full ad content, update repositories within 24 hours, and offer detailed targeting criteria.

The CJEU ruling reinforces the importance of GDPR in the age of AI and data spaces. The judgment clarifies what constitutes personal data, impacting how privacy-enhancing technologies will be governed.

The Dutch government's first Generative AI monitor revealed a surge in AI adoption across public sector organizations. Applications jumped from 8 to 81 in a year, with municipalities leading in chatbots and internal AI assistants....

The German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection criticizes EU data policy, saying the current debate is misguided. She argues that reforms require a societal goal, adding that data protection law isn't fulfilling its function.

The German IT Planning Council plans to expand the national AI transparency register across all levels of administration. Despite this, the extent and risks of AI use by public administrations remain unclear.

Brussels' top court ruled that online marketplaces share responsibility for user-posted content violating data protection laws. This decision means platforms must proactively check ads for sensitive data before publishing, impacting liability....

Dutch municipalities unanimously agreed to collectively address AI, cloud, and digital security challenges. This initiative follows the national digitalization strategy, aiming for at least 80% collective action across various digital themes.

Dutch government initiatives aim to build a sovereign cloud for the public sector to reduce reliance on foreign providers. This push is led by Ron Kolkman, who highlights cloud technology's crucial role in the country's digital infrastructure.