Return of Chat Control: something is rotten in the state of Denmark
The Scandinavian state has been a stalwart supporter of CSAM scanning and chat control. Now, they hold the keys to make it a reality.
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Gloomy times ahead for European political advertising
Meta and Google will end political ads in the EU ahead of the TTPA’s 2025 rollout. The regulation’s broad definition of political advertising and extensive obligations for platforms have led to unintended consequences - not just for politicians, but also for think tanks and NGOs.
Denmark to drive GDPR simplification: scaleups must not be forgotten
EU Justice Ministers met in Copenhagen to discuss targeted GDPR simplification. While the Commission rules out a full review, momentum is growing to ease burdens, especially for SMEs and scale-ups, which are key to Europe's competitiveness.
The GDPR review to be discussed by Justice Ministers
The Danish EU Presidency is pushing GDPR reform to boost competitiveness, proposing SME-friendly changes like limiting data rights in low-risk cases, simplifying DPIAs, and requiring prior engagement before complaints. Broader reforms may still be needed for hyperscalers.
European Data Union Strategy: let’s not avoid the difficult questions
The EU’s Data Union Strategy aims to boost AI-friendly data use, streamline rules, and expand global data flows. But GDPR remains off the table. Unfair B2B data sharing, lack of incentives for public institutions need more attention.
Hungarian digital citizenship: software provided by Orban’s son-in-law?
Hungary’s digital ID system is under fire after it was revealed that its facial recognition tech is linked to PM Orbán’s son-in-law. Critics warn of surveillance risks, especially amid new laws allowing facial ID at protests and concerns over political misuse.
European data troubles—and why the upcoming EU Data Union strategy matters
As European data-based companies eagerly await a consultation on the EU Data Union Strategy (which is promised to be launched in 2025 Q1), it is crucial to highlight the structural issues for data sharing within Europe.
EU announces plans to include GDPR in simplification efforts: what do European startups actually need?
Yesterday, EU Commissioner Michael McGrath announced that the upcoming Omnibus Simplification Initiative will also include the GDPR. While the core issues with the GDPR are unlikely to be addressed, the EU should consider expanding the discussion to better support European innovators.
Hungarian response to the role of Western social media: digital sovereignty or digital censorship?
The Hungarians criticize foreign interference in Romanian elections via social media, likening Western platforms to CCP propaganda. This may result in stricter media controls ahead of its 2026 elections.
New survey reveals: CEE startups want more urgent action from national regulators
Today, the Consumer Choice Center Europe (CCCE) released survey results examining how EU data strategy regulations impact operations and innovation potential among startups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
Europe can't achieve AI prosperity on the data of others
If European data is not available to train AI models, then it stands to reason that any European AI experience will be crummy, inaccurate, or reflect poor public data.
The EU’s proposals do not match its words on tech overregulation
Talk of red tape’s adverse effects on European tech is becoming popular in Brussels. EU's policymakers hailed former ECB Chief Mario Draghi’s report and subsequent comments on European lack of competitiveness in the tech sector.
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