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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.

EU Parliament pushes back on Commission's data and AI plans, aiming for separate legislative paths. Lawmakers want to avoid combining diverse digital regulations into one omnibus bill.

Signal Messenger dominates Finland's Play Store, driven by user demand for privacy. This secure messaging app's rapid growth highlights a European shift towards data protection.

Nuremberg's ZOLLHOF spins out ZOHO. VC, securing €7 million for early-stage tech startups....

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.

Portugal and Spain launch Europe's first quantum-secured cross-border link, boosting cybersecurity resilience. This quantum key distribution breakthrough between Portalegre and Badajoz marks a significant leap in secure data transmission.

Dutch government bodies explore Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) to balance data-driven insights with GDPR compliance. These tools enable data analysis while protecting individual privacy, fostering wider digital collaboration.

Legaltech Luminance launches its biggest platform upgrade in a decade, integrating AI for contract intelligence. The update addresses the loss of negotiation context in enterprise contracts, becoming the organization's "legal brain."

Evaro secures $25M Series A to embed regulated digital healthcare services into consumer brands. The platform aims to expand access to care, having already served over two million patients.

Revolut eyes flight bookings, potentially disrupting travel alongside its fintech services. The digital bank aims to leverage its 70 million global customers to enter the travel platform market.

Germany's data poker in medicine promises digital sovereignty but faces internal disputes over securing crucial research data. Millions are allocated amid a behind-the-scenes battle for control of vital scientific information.

Paraglide launches AI agents to automate accounts receivable, securing $5M to combat billing chaos. Early users report a 34% DSO reduction, freeing finance teams for strategic tasks.

German incubator ZOLLHOF's venture arm ZOHO. VC secures €7M for deeptech and software startups....

London's Ascension Ventures secures up to €11. 5M from the British Business Bank to back early-stage founders outside London....

Estonian Scoro acquires AI expense firm Envoice, merging project management with automated spend tracking. This digital integration offers real-time cost visibility to professional services firms, vital in an AI-disrupted market.

Finland launches a new wave of deeptech innovation, highlighting 10 promising startups founded since 2023. Distance Technologies, a standout, develops AI-driven 3D lightfield displays for defense and automotive sectors.

Belgian MedTech SamanTree Medical secures €20M from EIB for surgical imaging tech. This funding boosts advanced real-time tissue analysis and expands the company's European and US commercial presence.

Evaro secures €21 million to expand its NHS-licensed digital healthcare platform, embedding prescription services into trusted brands. This funding accelerates its expansion across treatment areas and clinical capabilities, mirroring broader European HealthTech investment trends.

Stockholm's Brickanta secures $8M for its AI construction platform, aiming to boost productivity. The agentic AI system streamlines pre-construction workflows, with plans for European expansion.

EU probes X over Grok AI image risks, marking another DSA violation investigation. The platform previously faced a €120m fine for earlier breaches.