Making sure the tech is safe from attack.
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.
Radio signals hijacked, pilots losing navigation, ships drifting off course - for many European nations, these scenarios are no longer far-fetched but pressing realities. Last year, Lithuania noticed a staggering 60% jump in GPS interference, which set off alarm bells across the continent.
Four heavyweight initiatives - the Digital Networks Act, the Digital Fairness Act, updates to Public Procurement Directives, and the much-debated Chat Control - have the potential to radically reshape Europe’s tech landscape, affecting businesses, consumers, and public administrations alike.
With the tumultuous Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU slowly coming to an end, all eyes are now on the next — Polish one.
Poland has recently announced its plans to phase out Chinese equipment from its telecom infrastructure, particularly 5G networks, where Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE have significant market shares.
On Thursday, September 5, 2024, within the framework of the Council of Europe, the AI Treaty, officially known as the “Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law”, will be signed in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Digital citizenship in Hungary has become a pressing issue as the government pursues initiatives to centralize and digitize citizens' personal information.
Nearly a month after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's re-election, Europe is eagerly awaiting the formation of the new Commission.
EU regulators have proudly championed their comprehensive crypto regulation, but does it provide protection while allowing innovation?
As countries rapidly advance digital transformations, state-owned data needs secure and efficient management. This must avoid burdening future generations with costly commitments. European governments are still seeking solutions, each with specific challenges.
On July 1, 2024, Hungarians will take over the presidency of the Council of the European Union from Belgians. We reviewed the Hungarian Presidency's agenda to summarize points which are relevant to the tech and telecommunications sector.
The EU Council's vote on CSAM / ChatControl has been postponed to Thursday, June 20th. The proposals, aimed at combating children’s sexual exploitation and abuse online, are problematic from a privacy, value, and technical perspective.
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