Tech News Council denies French request for legal opinion on cyber certificate A deal on the pending EUCS scheme could come at the earliest at the end of May. 06/05/2024
Tech News Which key tech lawmakers will stay in Brussels? We've listed the most influential incoming and outgoing members of the EU Parliament on digital issues. 06/05/2024
Europe News Facebook and Instagram probed over disinformation handling The European Commission says the platforms’ tools to protect the EU elections are not sufficient. 30/04/2024
Tech News Austrian NGO files privacy complaint over ChatGPT OpenAI accused of being unable to correct to false information used by its popular chatbot. 29/04/2024
Tech News Can social media swing the EU election? Compared to the 2019 election more EU platform rules are in place. 28/04/2024
Tech News Fashion website Shein now faces stricter rules under EU platform law The retailer has four months to comply with the tough requirements of the Digital Services Act, the European Commission said today. 26/04/2024
Tech News Facebook not allowed to use public data for targeted ads; ECJ opinion EU data protection rules don't allow the company to use personal data for an unlimited period of time, the Advocate General said. 25/04/2024
Tech News TikTok suspends rewards in Lite app in the wake of EU probe The video-sharing platform is subject to two Commission investigations under the DSA. 24/04/2024
Tech News EU-Japan to cooperate on AI, data flows The regions will call upon the OECD countries to support safe, secure AI. 24/04/2024
Tech News Six EU countries pressed to appoint platform watchdogs The European Commission opened infringement procedures today. 24/04/2024
Tech News TikTok subject to DSA investigation over Lite app, faces suspension The video sharing platform needs to provide a risk assessment by tomorrow. 22/04/2024
Tech News Meta, TikTok, X invited to stress-test DSA election guidelines Companies will work through possible scenarios such as a disinformation campaign that aims to undermine the EU vote. 19/04/2024
Tech News France requests legal opinion on cyber certificate, postponing deal An agreement could come in the next expert meetings in May or June. 19/04/2024
Tech News Paid ad-free platforms should not be default option, watchdogs say Opinion comes after Meta introduced its consent or pay model last October. 17/04/2024
Tech News TikTok questioned over its Lite app launched in France and Spain The European Commission opened a formal probe into the video sharing app under the DSA last February. 17/04/2024
Tech News Swede Ellsberger elected new head of standards body ETSI Former Ericsson, Huawei manager takes up his role this summer. 16/04/2024
Tech News Online platforms' ad databases lack clarity as EU vote nears; study Most companies do not provide enough details for researchers to understand paid influence. 16/04/2024
Tech News National governments wary of proposed telecom market consolidation The European Commission is expected to come with a formal plan for a new telecom law in the autumn. 12/04/2024
Tech News Lawmakers visit Amazon facilities across Europe after parliament ban The visits aim to give an insight into working conditions. 12/04/2024
Tech News G7 need tech trust tests to counter China, Vestager says Tech criteria can include environmental footprint, labour rights, cybersecurity and data security, and should be objective and independent. 09/04/2024