EU Privacy Law News Monitoring

GDPR is cracking: Brussels rewrites its prized privacy law

Emails seen by POLITICO earlier this month showed the proposal is expected to extend reporting exemptions currently reserved for SMEs (with fewer than 250 employees) to mid-cap companies (with fewer than 500 employees). It would also create more exemptions …

Temu Privacy Law Violations Over South Korean Data Transfer Rules Land a $982,000 Fine

Temu is facing a ₩1.37 billion ($982,420) fine in South Korea over its data transfers to other countries. The privacy law violations are due to failure to adhere to the terms of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), the law of the land that saw …

European Commission looks again at its GDPR privacy law

EU talks focus in on deadlines for non-compliance with GDPR online privacy rules

German court strikes down bid to stop Meta from using IG, Facebook data for AI

Verbraucherzentrale NRW, a state-funded consumer protection organization based in Germany, has failed in its legal attempt to prevent Meta Platforms from using public user data from its social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, to train its …

Channelisation In Sweden: Nearing The 90% Mark But Not There Yet

Sweden’s regulated gambling framework launched in 2019 with a clear objective: channel at least 90% of all wagering to licensed operators. By the end of 2021, channelisation had risen to 87%, a remarkable leap from 50% in 2018. This trajectory underscores …

Commission exempts 38,000 companies from 8 EU laws

Ahead of the launch of the Commission’s latest simplification proposal — called the fourth omnibus on small mid-caps — Séjourné said the new category encompasses a little over 38,000 companies in Europe that aren’t often present in capitals but are …

A Poisonous Story Of Corruption

The story of the Samherji case is not only the largest bribery scandal in Icelandic history, but also a global tale of corporate malfeasance, political corruption, journalistic tenacity, and artistic freedom. It unfolds like an international crime thriller …

PlaySafe ID raises $1.12M to bring trust and fairness to gaming communities

PlaySafe ID — a platform for gamers that keeps cheaters, hackers, bots, and predators out of games — has raised $1.12M (€1 million) in pre-seed funding. The aims is to bring trust, fairness, and accountability to gaming communities, without compromising …

Texas lawmakers push to regulate AI in government and the tech industry

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. With AI tools embedded in everyday life — from customer service chatbots and ChatGPT to predictive policing algorithms — Texas is …

How the Market Capitalization of Netflix Affects Its Legal Risks

Share Share Share Share Email Netflix, a global streaming powerhouse, is rapidly approaching a staggering $500 billion market capitalization. As its value climbs, so do its legal challenges, which range from increased regulatory scrutiny to heightened …

How to Disappear

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. You could easily mistake Alec Harris for a spy or an escaped prisoner, given all of the tradecraft he devotes to being unfindable. Mail addressed to him goes to a UPS …

We Get Privacy for Work: The Increasing Importance of Data Mapping

Transcript INTRO To effectively and immediately respond to cybersecurity data breaches – and remain compliant with the constant bevy of new data privacy laws – you need to know what data your organization is collecting and from whom.   On this episode of …

Seven years on businesses still grapple with GDPR compliance

As we approach the 7th anniversary of GDPR coming in to force, research from SurveyMonkey finds 58pc of Irish businesses still experience challenges. It may have been with us for many years now, but Irish businesses still grapple with compliance with the …

Forget tariffs: These are the next fronts in the trade war

The U.S. and China have stepped back from tariff brinkmanship for now — but don’t mistake handshakes for harmony. The real trade fight is just beginning, and it’s moving into murkier terrain: microchips, AI infrastructure, and data sovereignty. And neither …

PODCAST: France hit by 'sordid kidnappings' and the best place to buy a second home?

From a spate of violent kidnappings to French hospital waiting times, via the UK-EU reset deal and buying a second home in France - plus some Smurf chat - Talking France looks at all the latest news and talking points from France. Host Ben McPartland is …

SurveyMonkey Launches Trust Centre to Bolster Business Confidence, Fresh UK Data Reveals Compliance Challenges Persist ...

52% of British businesses admit to experiencing data-related issues since the inception of GDPR Over a fifth (23%) of UK businesses cite budget as a barrier to improving security practices Looking ahead, 40% say AI will create the most significant privacy …

Google is much more than an advertising company…privilege to have users trust in us: Sundar Pichai

“We are much more than an advertising company,” Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai underlined in an interaction with global media on the sidelines of the Google I/O event on Wednesday.“We are probably the third largest enterprise software company… …

ID Checks May Soon Be Required for Social Media in Kenya

Kenya is taking steps to protect children online. New guidelines from the Communications Authority (CA) require “age verification mechanisms” for digital platforms, including social media, but what does this really mean for Kenyan internet users? Let’s …

Congressional Breakfast: Peace and Cooperation Unites Global Leaders to Champion Moral Leadership and Peacebuilding

Peace and Cooperation emerged as a vital high-level forum convening key voices in international politics WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises— …

Build Safe Connection Returns for Its Second Edition — Now as a Premier Safety and Construction Expo in Massachusetts

The largest Brazilian-led construction safety expo in the U.S. returns June 7 to Foxboro, gathering top names in safety, business, and innovation. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 7, 2025, industry leaders, …

Community Health Provider Aims to Make Health Care More Accessible

Affordable Behavioral Health Care is Hard to Find in Smaller, Underserved Communities DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Memorial Day is a time when the nation pauses to honor the courage of our heroes, including those …

RMPStudio™ Announces New Book in 2025, 'The Ambassador: Two Hats. Two Presidents.' by Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret)

A Pioneering memoir by U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret.) highlights her journey from Puerto Rico to the global stage, bridging diplomacy, and leadership. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RMPStudio™, a leader in …

Mainstreaming Women's Health in Congress with the First-Ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day

First-ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day includes Congressional Briefing with Experts Highlighting Gaps and Opportunities to Advance the Health of Women WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 21st, Women’s …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Business as a Rearguard: Why the State Fails to Protect Its Own — Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, a question that has lingered in bureaucratic offices for years has resurfaced: why is the state still unable to respond promptly to complaints from businesses …

Main Street Economics Urges President Trump to Lead on National Debt Crisis

We Must Act Now, and We Must Act Boldly. The Time for Truth and Courage is Here.” – Les Rubin WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States hurtles toward an unsustainable fiscal future, Main Street …

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C.

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) joins …

Rickards: IRS Could Be Replaced by $150 Trillion Hidden Asset

BALTIMORE, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The IRS has stood as a fixture of American life for more than a century. But according to former CIA advisor and financial intelligence expert Jim Rickards, a radical new plan quietly gaining traction could mark …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 18 of America in President Trump's Care

Washington, DC, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/23/week-18-america-in-trumps-hands/ There were fireworks in America's Week 18 under President …

American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council Condemns Murder of Israeli Diplomats in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) expresses its deepest sorrow and unequivocal condemnation of the horrific murder of two Israeli embassy …

OSCE and Greek experts train future Romanian border police agents in detecting forged documents

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with Greek document experts, held a training course on detecting forged documents and impostors at border crossing points for 193 future border police agents studying at the ‘Avram Iancu Training …

MADD Canada Reiterates Call for Administrative Sanctions at .05% - .08% BAC in Quebec

MONTREAL, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada is renewing its call for the Quebec Government to introduce administrative sanctions for drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between .05% and .08%. Every other jurisdiction in Canada has …

MADD Canada réitère sa demande de sanctions administratives pour les taux d’alcoolémie de 0,05 % à 0,08 % au Québec

MONTRÉAL, 23 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada relance son appel au gouvernement du Québec pour qu'il mette en place des sanctions administratives pour les conducteurs dont le taux d'alcoolémie (TA) est entre 0,05 % et 0,08 %. Toutes les …

THE AMERICAN HINDU JEWISH CONGRESS JOINS IN SUPPORT OF THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS AND ITS PROMISE OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Kapoor, Chairman, American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC), joined with the Abraham Accords Prosperity Group to discuss the next steps following President Donald J. Trump’s …

NEW JERSEY REPUBLICAN LEADERS HOST HISTORIC CAPITOL HILL ASSEMBLAGE AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL ISLAMIST TERRORISM

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) hosted a Roundtable discussion by Hindu American and Jewish American leaders at the Capitol Hill Club receiving resounding support from …

NATO PA commemorates 30 years of Dayton Accords, calls for a stronger NATO and support for Ukraine

23 May 2025 DAYTON – The Assembly opened its Spring Session Thursday, commemorating 30 years since the Dayton Peace Accords, calling for a stronger NATO and reaffirming support for Ukraine.  “With our NATO partners and the leadership in the Balkans, we …