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DMA and GDPR: EDPB and European Commission endorse joint guidelines to clarify common touchpoints
Brussels releases joint guidelines from the European Data Protection Board and the European Commission to clarify how the Digital Markets Act and GDPR interact. The guidelines aim to help gatekeepers understand obligations and rights, providing legal certainty for businesses and individuals.
Anonymization and pseudonymization: take part in the stakeholder event
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is organizing a remote stakeholder event to gather input on anonymization and pseudonymization. This initiative follows a clarification from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the scope of personal data....
DMA and GDPR: EDPB and European Commission endorse joint guidelines to clarify common touchpoints
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Commission have jointly endorsed guidelines clarifying the interplay between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These are the first joint guidelines from the EDPB and the Commission, aiming to simplify compliance for businesses....
Nextcloud withdraws European Commission OneDrive bundling complaint
Nextcloud has withdrawn its complaint against the European Commission regarding Microsoft's OneDrive bundling practices. The open-source cloud platform had previously alleged unfair competition, but now ends the legal challenge.
Bank of England warns of a potential AI bubble bursting
The Bank of England is warning about a potential burst of the AI bubble, noting that AI valuations are reaching levels comparable to the dot-com era. This warning highlights concerns about the current market conditions and potential for a sharp market correction....
Impact analysis AI for provinces and water authorities
The new European AI regulation impacts all levels of government, according to an impact analysis for water authorities and provinces. The analysis, which follows a similar study for municipalities, outlines the steps these entities must take for responsible AI implementation....
Dublin-based DevAlly raises €2 million to help companies comply with Europe’s new accessibility law
Dublin-based startup DevAlly secured €2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-powered platform, which aids companies in adhering to Europe's new accessibility regulations. The funding round was led by Miles Ahead Capital, with participation from NDRC, Enterprise Ireland, and other angel investors....
Unaric expands its UK AI footprint with DESelect acquisition
Unaric, a London-based software company, has acquired DESelect, a US-based Salesforce ISV, for an undisclosed eight-figure sum. This marks Unaric's ninth acquisition in two years and strengthens its position in the AI-driven tools market built on the Salesforce platform....
The biggest European semiconductor deals in H1 2025
European semiconductor companies secured €1. 4 billion across 30 deals in the first half of 2025, representing approximately 4% of total capital and 1....
What the rest of Europe can learn from France about defence startups
France has emerged as a leading European hub for defense startups, driven by significant regulatory reforms and state intervention. Over the past two years, the country has revamped immigration laws, simplified legal structures, and expanded funding avenues to foster innovation in the defense and dual-use technology sectors....
Startup Battlefield alum DevAlly raises €2M to help companies with Europe’s feisty new accessibility law
DevAlly, a startup and alum of the Startup Battlefield, secured €2 million in funding. The company focuses on assisting businesses in Europe to comply with the region's accessibility regulations....
Collaboration Privacy Guides and Bits of Freedom
Bits of Freedom has partnered with Privacy Guides to update and maintain its website, Fixjeprivacy. nl....
BiMA raises €500K for screen-free projector bringing mindful entertainment to children
BiMA, a Munich-based platform focused on mindful entertainment for children, has secured €500,000 in a pre-seed funding round. The funding will support the market launch of its first product, a screen-free projector designed to create immersive environments for children....
European Market - European Rules
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) are not an affront to the United States, but an expression of European sovereignty, according to Dennis-Kenji Kipker. The regulations aim to create a fair and competitive digital market within the European Union....
Hyped AI business automation startup n8n raises $180M, valuing it at $2.5BN
Berlin-based AI automation startup n8n secured $180 million in Series C funding, reaching a valuation of $2. 5 billion....
AI companies have just encountered an unexpected challenge: insurers have begun to turn their backs on them
The rise of AI has led to increased investment and expectations, particularly for companies like NVIDIA and OpenAI. However, this growth has also brought new challenges, including rising legal risks and questions about liability when AI systems make errors....
We thought tracking an iPhone only helped its owner: it ended up revealing a network that smuggled thousands of phones
The tracking of a stolen iPhone in London led to the uncovering of a smuggling network that transported thousands of mobile devices from the UK to Asia. The Metropolitan Police initiated an investigation after tracing a stolen iPhone to a warehouse near Heathrow Airport, where they discovered a shipment of approximately one thousand phones destined for Hong Kong....
"These are things a university student would get into trouble for": Deloitte gave Australia a report made with AI
Deloitte, a consulting firm, delivered a report to the Australian government's employment department that was generated using AI. The report, published in July, contained numerous errors, including fabricated citations and references to non-existent studies, according to a University of Sydney researcher....
Justice sides with Holaluz employees: there were no grounds to eliminate telecommuting
The Barcelona-based energy company Holaluz was found guilty by the Social Court No. 21 for eliminating remote work for its entire workforce....
Five years ago, he worked from his bathroom on the verge of ruin. Today, he runs a company valued at 8 billion.
Polymarket, a prediction market platform founded in 2020, has reached an $8 billion valuation. This comes after an investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange....