On February 28, 2023, the EDPB has adopted its opinion on the draft adequacy decision regarding the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Even if it has welcomed the improvements of the framework, the EDPB has still expressed concerns and requests of clarifications on several points such as to certain rights of data subjects, onward transfers, the...
According to EURACTIVE, the EU executive’s IT service has requested all Commission employees to remove TikTok from their corporate devices or personal devices using corporate apps. The reason behind such a request lies in security concerns with the social media app. Read more
TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are ready to face the strict provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA) pushing them to reveal the number of Europeans using their services and to adhere to sweeping requirements starting by the summer of 2023 such as removing illegal content, combating disinformation and enhance minors protection. In case of...
The blossoming of AI used as a business application, combined with the upcoming EU regulations in the field, are compelling many European data protection authorities to build dedicated units. The CNIL, the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens and the ICO have already started! Read More
European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has recently released its Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure report with insights on how to develop harmonised national vulnerability activities within the EU. Find the report here
According to a document detailing the Commission’s response to suggestions from the European Ombudsman, the EC will require each national data protection authority to share an overview of its data-protection investigations six times a year. As a result, the level of accountability for regulators will grow, requiring them to provide more details on how they...
According to an association of industries including Digital Europe, Business Europe and the European Tech Alliance, EU legislators are moving too expeditious and not caring enough about the potential impact of the Data Act. For this reason, they appeal to a higher cautiousness. Read more in this article